intermittently-checked
|in-ter-mit-tent-ly-checked|
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/ˌɪntərˈmɪtəntli tʃɛkt/
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/ˌɪntəˈmɪtəntli tʃɛkt/
(intermittently-check)
irregularly monitored
Etymology
'intermittently' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'intermittere,' where 'inter-' meant 'between' and 'mittere' meant 'to send.'
'intermittere' transformed into the French word 'intermettre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'intermittent' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to send between,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'occurring at irregular intervals.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
checked at irregular intervals; not continuously monitored.
The equipment is intermittently-checked to ensure it functions properly.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 14:01