irregularly-allowed
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/ɪˈrɛɡjələrli əˈlaʊd/
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/ɪˈrɛɡjʊləli əˈlaʊd/
inconsistently permitted
Etymology
'irregularly-allowed' is a compound word formed from 'irregularly' and 'allowed'. 'Irregularly' originates from Latin 'irregularis', meaning 'not regular', and 'allowed' comes from Old English 'alēowan', meaning 'to approve'.
'Irregularly' evolved from the Latin 'irregularis' through Old French 'irregulier', while 'allowed' transformed from Old English 'alēowan' to Middle English 'allowen'.
Initially, 'irregularly' meant 'not following a regular pattern', and 'allowed' meant 'to approve'. Together, they convey the idea of something being permitted in an inconsistent manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
permitted in a manner that is not consistent or regular.
The rules were irregularly-allowed, causing confusion among the participants.
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Last updated: 2025/07/05 07:29
