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irregularly-offered

|ir-reg-u-lar-ly-of-fered|

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/ɪˈrɛɡjələrli ˈɔfərd/

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/ɪˈrɛɡjʊləli ˈɒfəd/

inconsistently available

Etymology
Etymology Information

'irregularly-offered' originates from the combination of 'irregularly' and 'offered'. 'Irregularly' comes from the Latin 'irregularis', meaning 'not regular', and 'offered' is derived from the Old English 'offrian', meaning 'to present or give'.

Historical Evolution

'Irregularly' changed from the Latin 'irregularis' to the Middle English 'irreguler', and eventually became the modern English 'irregularly'. 'Offered' evolved from the Old English 'offrian' to the Middle English 'offren', and eventually became the modern English 'offered'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'irregularly' meant 'not following a regular pattern', and 'offered' meant 'to present or give'. The combined term 'irregularly-offered' retains the essence of these meanings, indicating something not consistently available.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not provided or available at consistent intervals or times.

The course is irregularly-offered, so students must check the schedule each semester.

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Last updated: 2025/05/16 15:10