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frequently-dispatched

|fre-quent-ly-dis-patched|

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/ˈfriːkwəntli dɪˈspætʃt/

(dispatch)

send quickly

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Etymology
Etymology Information

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

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 'to send or deliver.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

sent or delivered often or at regular intervals.

The frequently-dispatched newsletters keep the subscribers updated.

Synonyms

regularly-sentoften-delivered

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/10 14:42