unfairly-assigned
|un-fair-ly-as-signed|
B2
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/ʌnˈfɛrli əˈsaɪnd/
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/ʌnˈfeəli əˈsaɪnd/
(assign)
allocate task
Etymology
Etymology Information
'assign' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'assignare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'signare' meant 'to mark.'
Historical Evolution
'assignare' transformed into the Old French word 'assigner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'assign' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to mark or designate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to allocate or distribute.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
given or distributed in a manner that is not just or equitable.
The tasks were unfairly-assigned, leaving some team members overwhelmed.
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Last updated: 2025/03/26 19:16