incorrectly-tuned
|in-cor-rect-ly-tuned|
B2
/ˌɪnkəˈrɛktli tjuːnd/
(tune)
melody or adjustment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'incorrectly-tuned' originates from the combination of 'incorrectly' and 'tuned', where 'incorrectly' means 'not correct' and 'tuned' means 'adjusted to the correct pitch'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'tune' evolved from the Old French word 'ton', which meant 'musical sound'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'tune' referred to musical sounds, but it evolved to include the adjustment of devices to the correct frequency.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not adjusted to the correct pitch or frequency.
The radio was incorrectly-tuned, causing static noise.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 06:29