misjoin
|mis-join|
C1
/mɪsˈdʒɔɪn/
incorrect joining
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misjoin' originates from Middle English, combining the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' with 'join' from Old French 'joindre', meaning 'to join'.
Historical Evolution
'misjoin' evolved from the Middle English word 'misjoinen', which was derived from Old French 'joindre'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to join wrongly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to join or connect incorrectly.
The pieces were misjoined, causing the structure to collapse.
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Last updated: 2025/07/06 10:41