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wrongly-supplied

|wrong-ly-sup-plied|

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/ˈrɔːŋli səˈplaɪd/

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/ˈrɒŋli səˈplaɪd/

incorrect provision

Etymology
Etymology Information

'wrongly-supplied' originates from the combination of 'wrongly,' meaning 'in an incorrect manner,' and 'supplied,' the past participle of 'supply,' which comes from Latin 'supplere,' meaning 'to fill up.'

Historical Evolution

'supplere' transformed into the Old French word 'soupleer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'supply' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'supply' meant 'to fill up or complete,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to provide or furnish something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

provided or delivered in an incorrect manner or form.

The parts were wrongly-supplied, causing a delay in the project.

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Last updated: 2025/04/03 14:15