wrongly-given
|wrong-ly-giv-en|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈrɔːŋli ˈɡɪvən/
🇬🇧
/ˈrɒŋli ˈɡɪvən/
incorrect provision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wrongly-given' originates from the combination of 'wrongly,' meaning 'in an incorrect manner,' and 'given,' the past participle of 'give,' meaning 'to provide or bestow.'
Historical Evolution
'wrongly-given' combines the Old English 'wrang' (wrong) and 'giefan' (give), evolving into the modern English term.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'provided incorrectly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
given in an incorrect or mistaken manner.
The wrongly-given instructions led to confusion.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 12:36