misadjusted
|mis-ad-just-ed|
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/ˌmɪsəˈdʒʌstɪd/
(misadjust)
incorrect adjustment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misadjusted' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the verb 'adjust' from Latin 'adjuxtare', meaning 'to bring into proper position'.
Historical Evolution
'misadjust' evolved from the combination of 'mis-' and 'adjust', forming the adjective 'misadjusted'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wrongly adjusted', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not properly adjusted or aligned.
The misadjusted camera lens resulted in blurry photos.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 12:01