incorrectly-installed
|in-cor-rect-ly-in-stalled|
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/ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli ɪnˈstɔld/
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/ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli ɪnˈstɔːld/
(install)
set up or position
Etymology
Etymology Information
'install' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'installare,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'stallare' meant 'to place.'
Historical Evolution
'installare' transformed into the Old French word 'installer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'install' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place into position,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not installed in the correct manner or position.
The software was incorrectly-installed, causing it to malfunction.
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Last updated: 2025/06/09 14:57