irregularly-observed
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/ɪˈrɛɡjələrli əbˈzɜrvd/
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/ɪˈrɛɡjʊləli əbˈzɜːvd/
sporadically seen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'irregularly-observed' originates from the combination of 'irregularly' and 'observed', where 'irregularly' means 'not regular' and 'observed' means 'seen or noticed'.
Historical Evolution
'Irregularly' comes from the Latin word 'irregularis', and 'observed' comes from the Latin word 'observare'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'irregularly' meant 'not according to rule', and 'observed' meant 'watched over'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'not consistently monitored'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not consistently or regularly monitored or seen.
The comet is an irregularly-observed celestial body.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 16:35