incorrectly-furnished
|in-cor-rect-ly-fur-nished|
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/ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli ˈfɜrnɪʃt/
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/ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli ˈfɜːnɪʃt/
unsuitably furnished
Etymology
'incorrectly-furnished' originates from the combination of 'incorrectly' and 'furnished'. 'Incorrectly' comes from the Latin 'incorrectus', meaning 'not corrected', and 'furnished' comes from the Old French 'furnir', meaning 'to supply or provide'.
'Incorrectly' evolved from the Latin 'incorrectus' through Middle English, while 'furnished' evolved from the Old French 'furnir' to the modern English 'furnish'.
Initially, 'incorrectly' meant 'not corrected', and 'furnished' meant 'to supply or provide'. Over time, 'incorrectly-furnished' came to mean 'furnished in an unsuitable manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a space that has been furnished in a manner that is not suitable or appropriate.
The living room was incorrectly-furnished, with mismatched chairs and a table that was too large for the space.
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Last updated: 2025/04/05 19:03