infrequently-reassigned
|in-fre-quent-ly-re-as-signed|
C1
/ɪnˈfriːkwəntli ˌriːəˈsaɪnd/
(reassign)
allocate again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reassign' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'assignare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'signare' meant 'mark or sign.'
Historical Evolution
'assignare' transformed into the Old French word 'assigner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'assign' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to mark or designate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to allocate or designate a task or position.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often reassigned or allocated to a different position or task.
The project was infrequently-reassigned, ensuring stability for the team.
Synonyms
rarely-reassignedseldom-reallocated
Antonyms
frequently-reassignedoften-reallocated
Last updated: 2025/07/10 13:34