mistakenly
|mis-tak-en-ly|
B2
/mɪˈsteɪkənli/
(mistake)
error or misunderstanding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mistakenly' originates from the Old Norse word 'mistaka,' where 'mis-' meant 'wrongly' and 'taka' meant 'to take.'
Historical Evolution
'mistaka' transformed into the Middle English word 'mistaken,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mistakenly.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take wrongly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a mistaken manner.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a mistaken manner; wrongly.
He mistakenly assumed she was coming to the party.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41