irregularly-parted
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/ɪˈrɛɡjələrli ˈpɑrtɪd/
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/ɪˈrɛɡjʊləli ˈpɑːtɪd/
non-uniformly divided
Etymology
Etymology Information
'irregularly-parted' originates from the combination of 'irregularly' and 'parted', where 'irregularly' means 'not regular' and 'parted' means 'divided'.
Historical Evolution
'Irregularly' comes from the Latin 'irregularis', and 'parted' comes from the Old French 'partir', which means 'to divide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'divided in a non-uniform manner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having parts that are not evenly or symmetrically divided.
The artist created an irregularly-parted sculpture that intrigued many.
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Last updated: 2025/03/25 23:49