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irregularly-moving

|ir-reg-u-lar-ly-mov-ing|

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/ɪˈrɛɡjələrli ˈmuːvɪŋ/

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/ɪˈrɛɡjʊləli ˈmuːvɪŋ/

unpredictable movement

Etymology
Etymology Information

'irregularly-moving' originates from the combination of 'irregularly' and 'moving'. 'Irregularly' comes from the Latin 'irregularis', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'regularis' meant 'rule'. 'Moving' comes from the Latin 'movere', meaning 'to move'.

Historical Evolution

'Irregularly' changed from the Latin 'irregularis' to the Old French 'irregulier', and eventually became the modern English word 'irregularly'. 'Moving' evolved from the Latin 'movere' to the Old French 'movoir', and eventually became the modern English word 'move'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'irregularly' meant 'not following a rule', and 'moving' meant 'to change position'. Over time, 'irregularly-moving' evolved to describe something that moves in an unpredictable manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

moving in a way that is not regular or consistent.

The clouds were irregularly-moving across the sky.

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Last updated: 2025/06/22 13:29