misdivided
|mis-di-vid-ed|
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/ˌmɪs.dɪˈvaɪ.dɪd/
(misdivide)
incorrect division
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misdivide' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the root 'divide' from Latin 'dividere,' meaning 'to separate.'
Historical Evolution
'misdivide' changed from the Old English word 'misdēlan' and eventually became the modern English word 'misdivide.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to separate wrongly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to divide something incorrectly or improperly.
The cake was misdivided, leaving some guests without a slice.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 13:57