misusefully
|mis-use-ful-ly|
C2
/mɪsˈjuːsfəli/
(misuseful)
incorrect usage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misusefully' originates from the combination of 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and 'useful' meaning 'able to be used effectively'.
Historical Evolution
'misusefully' evolved from the word 'misuseful', which combined 'mis-' and 'useful' to form an adverbial form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not useful', and over time it evolved to emphasize incorrect usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not useful or is used incorrectly.
The tool was misusefully applied, leading to further complications.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 09:05