inconsistently-regarded
|in-con-sist-ent-ly-re-gard-ed|
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/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstəntli rɪˈɡɑrdɪd/
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/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstəntli rɪˈɡɑːdɪd/
(regard)
consideration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'regard' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'regarder,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'garder' meant 'to watch or guard.'
Historical Evolution
'regarder' transformed into the Middle English word 'regarden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'regard.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to watch over or guard,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to consider or view.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
viewed or considered in a manner that lacks consistency or uniformity.
The policy was inconsistently-regarded by different departments.
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Last updated: 2025/06/17 22:08