incorrectly-formed
|in-cor-rect-ly-formed|
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/ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli fɔrmd/
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/ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli fɔːmd/
improperly shaped
Etymology
'incorrectly-formed' originates from the combination of 'incorrectly' and 'formed'. 'Incorrectly' comes from the Latin 'incorrectus', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'correctus' meant 'set right'. 'Formed' comes from the Latin 'formare', meaning 'to shape'.
'Incorrectly' evolved from the Latin 'incorrectus' through Old French 'incorrigible', and 'formed' evolved from the Latin 'formare' through Old French 'former'.
Initially, 'incorrectly' meant 'not set right', and 'formed' meant 'to shape'. Over time, 'incorrectly-formed' evolved to mean 'not formed correctly'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not formed correctly or properly.
The sculpture was incorrectly-formed, leading to its instability.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 20:05