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irregularly-mixed

|ir-reg-u-lar-ly-mixed|

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/ɪˈrɛɡjələrli mɪkst/

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/ɪˈrɛɡjʊləli mɪkst/

unevenly combined

Etymology
Etymology Information

'irregularly-mixed' originates from the combination of 'irregularly' and 'mixed'. 'Irregularly' comes from 'irregular', which is derived from Latin 'irregularis', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'regularis' meant 'according to rule'. 'Mixed' comes from the verb 'mix', which originates from Latin 'miscere', meaning 'to mix'.

Historical Evolution

'Irregularly' changed from the Latin 'irregularis' to the Old French 'irregulier', and eventually became the modern English word 'irregular'. 'Mixed' evolved from the Latin 'miscere' to the Old English 'mixen', and eventually became the modern English word 'mix'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'irregularly' meant 'not according to rule', and 'mixed' meant 'to combine'. Over time, 'irregularly-mixed' evolved to mean 'composed of elements that are not uniformly distributed'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

composed of elements that are not uniformly distributed or arranged.

The soil in the garden was irregularly-mixed, making it difficult to plant evenly.

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Last updated: 2025/03/27 16:53