frequently-disconnected
|fre-quent-ly-dis-con-nect-ed|
/ˈfriːkwəntli dɪsˈkɒnɛktɪd/
often interrupted
Etymology
The word 'frequently-disconnected' is a compound adjective formed from 'frequently' and 'disconnected'. 'Frequently' originates from the Latin 'frequentia', meaning 'crowded' or 'numerous', and 'disconnected' comes from the Latin 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'connectere' meaning 'to join together'.
'Frequently' evolved from the Latin 'frequentia' through Old French 'frequent' and Middle English 'frequent'. 'Disconnected' evolved from the Latin 'dis-' and 'connectere', through Old French 'desconecter' and Middle English 'disconnecten'.
Initially, 'frequently' meant 'crowded' or 'numerous', but evolved to mean 'often'. 'Disconnected' originally meant 'separated' and has largely retained this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
occurring often and characterized by interruptions or breaks in connection.
The internet service was frequently-disconnected, causing frustration among users.
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Last updated: 2025/03/26 04:13