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incorrectly-done

|in-cor-rect-ly-done|

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/ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli dʌn/

performed wrongly

Etymology
Etymology Information

'incorrectly-done' originates from the combination of 'incorrectly' and 'done', where 'incorrectly' is derived from the Latin 'incorrectus', meaning 'not corrected', and 'done' is the past participle of 'do', from Old English 'don'.

Historical Evolution

'incorrectly' evolved from the Latin 'incorrectus' through Middle English 'incorrec', and 'done' from Old English 'don', eventually forming the modern English term 'incorrectly-done'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'incorrectly' meant 'not corrected', and 'done' meant 'completed'. Together, they evolved to mean 'performed in a wrong manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

performed or executed in a manner that is not correct or accurate.

The project was incorrectly-done, leading to numerous errors.

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Last updated: 2025/04/28 08:26