misprovided
|mis-pro-vid-ed|
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/ˌmɪsprəˈvaɪdɪd/
(misprovide)
incorrect provision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misprovide' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the verb 'provide' from Latin 'providere', where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'videre' meant 'to see'.
Historical Evolution
'misprovide' changed from the combination of 'mis-' and 'provide' in English, maintaining its meaning of incorrect provision.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to provide wrongly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to provide something incorrectly or inadequately.
The company misprovided the necessary resources for the project.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 15:41