unsuitably-separated
|un-suit-a-bly-sep-a-rat-ed|
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/ʌnˈsuːtəbli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
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/ʌnˈsjuːtəbli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
inappropriately divided
Etymology
'unsuitably-separated' originates from the combination of 'unsuitable' and 'separated', where 'un-' is a prefix meaning 'not', 'suitable' means 'appropriate', and 'separated' means 'divided or disconnected'.
The word 'unsuitably-separated' evolved from the combination of 'unsuitable' and 'separated', which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Initially, it meant 'not appropriately divided', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a manner that is not appropriate or fitting, separated from something or someone.
The documents were unsuitably-separated, causing confusion.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 14:23
