frequently-discussed
|fre-quent-ly-dis-cussed|
/ˈfriːkwəntli dɪˈskʌst/
often talked about
Etymology
The word 'frequently-discussed' is a compound adjective formed from 'frequently' (from Latin 'frequentia' meaning 'a crowd, multitude') and 'discussed' (from Latin 'discutere' meaning 'to shake apart, examine').
'Frequently-discussed' is a modern English compound, combining the adverb 'frequently' and the past participle 'discussed' to describe something that is often the subject of discussion.
Initially, the parts meant 'often' and 'talked about', and together they now mean 'often talked about'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
often talked about or mentioned in conversation or writing.
Climate change is a frequently-discussed topic in the media.
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Last updated: 2025/07/28 01:45