irregularly-assembled
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/ɪˈrɛɡjələrli əˈsɛmbəld/
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/ɪˈrɛɡjʊləli əˈsɛmbəld/
(assemble)
gather or fit together
Etymology
'irregularly-assembled' originates from the combination of 'irregularly' and 'assembled', where 'irregularly' is derived from Latin 'irregularis', meaning 'not regular', and 'assembled' from Old French 'assembler', meaning 'to bring together'.
'irregularis' transformed into the Old French 'irregulier', and eventually became the modern English word 'irregularly'. 'Assembler' transformed into the modern English 'assemble'.
Initially, 'irregularly' meant 'not regular', and 'assembled' meant 'to bring together'. The combined term 'irregularly-assembled' evolved to describe something put together in a non-uniform manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or put together in a manner that lacks regularity or uniformity.
The sculpture was irregularly-assembled, giving it a unique and abstract appearance.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 21:29