constantly-altered
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/ˈkɒnstəntli ˈɔltərd/
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/ˈkɒnstəntli ˈɔːltəd/
frequently changing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'constantly-altered' originates from the combination of 'constant' and 'altered', where 'constant' means 'unchanging' and 'altered' means 'changed'.
Historical Evolution
'Constantly-altered' combines the idea of 'constant' from Latin 'constans' and 'altered' from Latin 'alterare', eventually forming the modern English term.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'constant' meant 'unchanging', and 'altered' meant 'changed'. Together, they evolved to describe something frequently changing.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
subject to frequent changes or modifications.
The constantly-altered schedule made it difficult to plan ahead.
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Last updated: 2025/06/21 13:07