infrequently-amended
|in-fre-quent-ly-a-mend-ed|
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/ɪnˈfriːkwəntli əˈmɛndɪd/
(amend)
compensation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amend' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'amender,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'mender' meant 'to correct or improve.'
Historical Evolution
'amender' transformed into the Middle English word 'amenden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amend.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to correct or improve,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make minor changes to improve or clarify.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often changed or modified.
The constitution is an infrequently-amended document.
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Last updated: 2025/05/01 09:03