infrequently-altered
|in-fre-quent-ly-al-tered|
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/ɪnˈfriːkwəntli ˈɔːltərd/
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/ɪnˈfriːkwəntli ˈɔːltəd/
(alter)
change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alter' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alterare,' where 'alter' meant 'other' or 'to change.'
Historical Evolution
'alterare' transformed into the Old French word 'alterer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alter' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to change or make different,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
changed or modified at rare intervals.
The design of the building is infrequently-altered, maintaining its original charm.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 23:12