misdistribution
|mis/dis/tri/bu/tion|
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/ˌmɪsdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/
(distribution)
sharing out
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misdistribution' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the word 'distribution' from Latin 'distributio', where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'tribuere' meant 'to assign'.
Historical Evolution
'misdistribution' evolved from the combination of 'mis-' and 'distribution', maintaining its meaning of incorrect allocation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wrong allocation', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the incorrect or uneven distribution of something.
The misdistribution of resources led to widespread shortages.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41