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miscombining

|mis-com-bin-ing|

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/ˌmɪskəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/

(miscombine)

incorrect combination

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
miscombinemiscombinesmiscombinesmiscombinedmiscombinedmiscombining
Etymology
Etymology Information

'miscombine' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the verb 'combine' meaning 'to join or merge.'

Historical Evolution

'Miscombine' evolved from the combination of 'mis-' and 'combine' in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to wrongly join or merge,' and this meaning has remained consistent.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to combine things incorrectly or inappropriately.

The chef miscombined the ingredients, resulting in a strange taste.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45