irregularized
|ir-reg-u-lar-ized|
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/ɪˈrɛɡjələˌraɪzd/
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/ɪˈrɛɡjʊləˌraɪzd/
(irregularize)
make irregular
Etymology
Etymology Information
'irregularize' originates from the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not' and the root 'regular' from Latin 'regularis', meaning 'rule' or 'straight'.
Historical Evolution
'irregularize' evolved from the combination of 'irregular' and the suffix '-ize', forming a verb that means to make irregular.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make not regular', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something irregular or less regular.
The new policy irregularized the previously consistent schedule.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42