misconfigured
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/ˌmɪskənˈfɪɡjərd/
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/ˌmɪskənˈfɪɡjəd/
(misconfigure)
incorrect setup
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misconfigured' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the verb 'configure', which comes from Latin 'configurare', meaning 'to shape or form'.
Historical Evolution
'configure' changed from the Latin word 'configurare' and eventually became the modern English word 'configure'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'configure' meant 'to shape or form', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to set up or arrange'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
incorrectly set up or arranged, especially in terms of computer systems or software.
The server was misconfigured, causing the website to go offline.
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Last updated: 2025/04/05 09:20