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incorrectly-mended

|in-cor-rect-ly-mend-ed|

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/ˌɪn.kəˈrekt.li ˈmendɪd/

(mend)

repair

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'incorrectly-mended' originates from the combination of 'incorrectly' and 'mended', where 'incorrectly' is derived from Latin 'incorrectus', meaning 'not corrected', and 'mended' from Old English 'mendan', meaning 'to repair'.

Historical Evolution

'incorrectly' changed from the Latin word 'incorrectus' and 'mended' from the Old English 'mendan', eventually forming the modern English term 'incorrectly-mended'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'mend' meant 'to repair', and 'incorrectly' meant 'not corrected'. Together, they evolved to describe something repaired improperly.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

repaired in a way that is not correct or proper.

The incorrectly-mended fence fell apart during the storm.

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Last updated: 2025/06/09 16:56