unintentionally-misplaced
|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-mis-placed|
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli mɪsˈpleɪst/
(misplace)
wrongly placed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misplace' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'misplacen,' where 'mis-' meant 'wrongly' and 'placen' meant 'to place.'
Historical Evolution
'misplacen' transformed into the modern English word 'misplace.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place wrongly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
accidentally put in the wrong place or position.
The keys were unintentionally-misplaced, causing a delay.
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Last updated: 2025/04/09 17:17