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incorrectly-scheduled

|in-cor-rect-ly-sched-uled|

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/ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli ˈskɛdʒuːld/

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/ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli ˈʃɛdjuːld/

wrongly planned

Etymology
Etymology Information

'incorrectly-scheduled' originates from the combination of 'incorrectly' and 'scheduled'. 'Incorrectly' comes from the Latin 'incorrectus', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'correctus' meant 'set right'. 'Scheduled' comes from the Latin 'schedula', a diminutive of 'scheda', meaning 'a strip of papyrus'.

Historical Evolution

'incorrectly' changed from the Latin word 'incorrectus' and eventually became the modern English word 'incorrectly'. 'Scheduled' evolved from the Latin 'schedula' through Old French 'schedule', and eventually became the modern English word 'scheduled'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'incorrectly' meant 'not set right', and 'scheduled' meant 'a list or plan'. Over time, 'incorrectly-scheduled' evolved to mean 'scheduled in a wrong or inappropriate manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

scheduled in a wrong or inappropriate manner.

The meeting was incorrectly-scheduled, causing confusion among the participants.

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Last updated: 2025/05/31 19:48