evenly-spaced
|e-ven-ly-spaced|
B2
/ˈiːvənli speɪst/
equal intervals
Etymology
Etymology Information
'evenly-spaced' originates from the combination of 'evenly' and 'spaced', where 'evenly' means 'in equal parts' and 'spaced' refers to the distance between objects.
Historical Evolution
'Evenly-spaced' evolved from the Old English word 'efen' meaning 'level' and the Middle English 'spacien' meaning 'to arrange'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'arranged in equal parts', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
arranged or distributed at equal intervals.
The trees were evenly-spaced along the road.
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Last updated: 2025/03/17 01:41