wrongly-separated
|wrong-ly-sep-a-rated|
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/ˈrɔːŋli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
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/ˈrɒŋli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
incorrectly divided
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wrongly-separated' originates from the combination of 'wrongly,' meaning 'in an incorrect manner,' and 'separated,' meaning 'divided or split.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'wrongly-separated' evolved from the individual words 'wrongly' and 'separated,' which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'incorrectly divided,' and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been divided or split in an incorrect manner.
The wrongly-separated documents caused confusion in the office.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 14:30