incorrectly-separated
|in-cor-rect-ly-sep-a-rat-ed|
/ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
improperly divided
Etymology
'incorrectly-separated' originates from the combination of 'incorrectly' and 'separated', where 'incorrectly' is derived from Latin 'incorrectus', meaning 'not corrected', and 'separated' from Latin 'separatus', meaning 'to divide'.
'incorrectly-separated' evolved from the combination of the words 'incorrectly' and 'separated', which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Initially, it meant 'divided in a wrong manner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been divided or split in a manner that is not correct or proper.
The incorrectly-separated documents caused confusion during the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 05:50