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irregularly-manufactured

|ir-reg-u-lar-ly-man-u-fac-tured|

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/ɪˈrɛɡjələrli ˈmæn.jəˌfæk.tʃɚd/

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/ɪˈrɛɡjʊləli ˈmæn.jʊˌfæk.tʃəd/

non-standard production

Etymology
Etymology Information

'irregularly-manufactured' originates from the combination of 'irregularly' and 'manufactured'. 'Irregularly' comes from 'irregular', which originates from Latin 'irregularis', meaning 'not regular'. 'Manufactured' comes from Latin 'manu factus', meaning 'made by hand'.

Historical Evolution

'Irregularly' evolved from the Latin 'irregularis' through Old French 'irregulier', and 'manufactured' evolved from Latin 'manu factus' through Middle English 'manufatured'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'irregularly' meant 'not following a regular pattern', and 'manufactured' meant 'made by hand'. Over time, 'irregularly-manufactured' came to mean 'produced in a non-standard manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

produced in a manner that does not conform to regular standards or patterns.

The product was deemed irregularly-manufactured due to its inconsistent quality.

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Last updated: 2025/03/14 22:43