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frequently-advanced

|fre-quent-ly-ad-vanced|

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/ˈfriːkwəntli ədˈvænst/

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/ˈfriːkwəntli ədˈvɑːnst/

often proposed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'frequently-advanced' is a compound word formed from 'frequently' and 'advanced'. 'Frequently' originates from the Latin word 'frequentia', meaning 'crowded' or 'numerous', and 'advanced' comes from the Old French 'avancer', meaning 'to move forward'.

Historical Evolution

'Frequently' evolved from the Latin 'frequentia' through Old French 'frequent', while 'advanced' transformed from Old French 'avancer' to the modern English 'advance'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'frequently' meant 'crowded', but it evolved to mean 'often'. 'Advanced' originally meant 'to move forward', which has largely remained the same.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

often put forward or proposed, especially in discussions or debates.

The frequently-advanced theory was discussed at length during the meeting.

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Last updated: 2025/04/02 06:32