infrequently-dispatched
|in-fre-quent-ly-dis-patched|
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/ɪnˈfriːkwəntli dɪˈspætʃt/
(dispatch)
send quickly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dispatch' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'dispacciare,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'pacciare' meant 'to make peace.'
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 at irregular intervals or not often.
The newsletter is infrequently-dispatched, so subscribers receive it only a few times a year.
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Last updated: 2025/07/10 18:06