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irregularly-developed

|ir-reg-u-lar-ly-de-vel-oped|

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/ɪˈrɛɡjələrli dɪˈvɛləpt/

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/ɪˈrɛɡjʊləli dɪˈvɛləpt/

uneven growth

Etymology
Etymology Information

'irregularly-developed' originates from the combination of 'irregularly' and 'developed'. 'Irregularly' comes from Latin 'irregularis', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'regularis' meant 'rule'. 'Developed' comes from Old French 'desveloper', where 'des-' meant 'un-' and 'veloper' meant 'wrap'.

Historical Evolution

'Irregularly' changed from the Latin 'irregularis' to the Old French 'irregulier', and eventually became the modern English word 'irregularly'. 'Developed' transformed from the Old French 'desveloper' to the modern English 'developed'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'irregularly' meant 'not following a rule', and 'developed' meant 'unwrapped or unfolded'. Over time, 'irregularly-developed' evolved to mean 'not developed in a regular manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not developed in a regular or uniform manner.

The plant had irregularly-developed leaves, making it unique.

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Last updated: 2025/04/12 04:30