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irregularly-combined

|ir-reg-u-lar-ly-com-bined|

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/ɪˈrɛɡjələrli kəmˈbaɪnd/

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/ɪˈrɛɡjʊləli kəmˈbaɪnd/

randomly joined

Etymology
Etymology Information

'irregularly-combined' originates from the combination of 'irregularly' and 'combined', where 'irregularly' means 'not following a regular pattern' and 'combined' means 'joined together'.

Historical Evolution

'Irregularly' and 'combined' were used separately in Middle English and eventually came together to form the modern English term 'irregularly-combined'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not regularly joined', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'formed without a regular pattern'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

formed or put together in a way that does not follow a regular pattern or structure.

The artist's work was known for its irregularly-combined shapes and colors.

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Last updated: 2025/03/25 04:23