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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
Etymology Information

'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'.

Historical Evolution

The word 'unsuitably-separated' evolved from the combination of 'unsuitable' and 'separated', which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.

Meaning Changes

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