infrequently-managed
|in-fre-quent-ly-man-aged|
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/ɪnˈfriːkwəntli ˈmænɪdʒd/
(manage)
control and organization
Etymology
Etymology Information
'manage' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'maneggiare,' where 'mano' meant 'hand.'
Historical Evolution
'maneggiare' transformed into the French word 'maneger,' and eventually became the modern English word 'manage' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to handle or control,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is not often supervised or controlled.
The infrequently-managed garden was overgrown with weeds.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 22:59