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currently-dispatched

|cur-rent-ly-dis-patched|

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/ˈkɜrəntli dɪˈspætʃt/

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/ˈkʌrəntli dɪˈspætʃt/

(dispatch)

send quickly

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
dispatchdispatchesdispatchesdispatcheddispatcheddispatchingdispatcherspre-dispatchesdispatchedhistorically-dispatchedslowly-dispatchedfrequently-dispatcheddispatchable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'dispatch' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'dispacciare,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'pacciare' meant 'to pack.'

Historical Evolution

'dispacciare' transformed into the French word 'despescher,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dispatch' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to send off quickly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'send or deliver.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

in the process of being sent or delivered at the present time.

The package is currently-dispatched and should arrive by tomorrow.

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Last updated: 2025/05/10 20:44