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irregularly-banned

|ir-reg-u-lar-ly-banned|

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/ɪˈrɛɡjələrli-bænd/

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/ɪˈrɛɡjʊləli-bænd/

inconsistently prohibited

Etymology
Etymology Information

'irregularly-banned' originates from the combination of 'irregularly' and 'banned'. 'Irregularly' comes from Latin 'irregularis', meaning 'not regular', and 'banned' comes from Old English 'bannan', meaning 'to summon or proclaim'.

Historical Evolution

'Irregularly' evolved from the Latin 'irregularis' through Old French 'irregulier', and 'banned' evolved from Old English 'bannan' to Middle English 'ban', eventually forming the modern English 'banned'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'irregularly' meant 'not following a regular pattern', and 'banned' meant 'to proclaim or summon'. Over time, 'banned' evolved to mean 'prohibited', and 'irregularly-banned' now means 'prohibited in an inconsistent manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

prohibited or restricted in a manner that is not consistent or regular.

The product was irregularly-banned in several countries due to varying regulations.

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Last updated: 2025/06/18 00:41