irregularly-positioned
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/ɪˈrɛɡjələrli pəˈzɪʃənd/
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/ɪˈrɛɡjʊləli pəˈzɪʃənd/
non-uniform placement
Etymology
'irregularly-positioned' originates from the combination of 'irregularly' and 'positioned', where 'irregularly' is derived from Latin 'irregularis', meaning 'not regular', and 'positioned' from Latin 'positio', meaning 'placement'.
'irregularis' transformed into the Old French 'irregulier', and eventually became the modern English word 'irregular'. 'Positio' evolved into the Old French 'position', leading to the modern English 'positioned'.
Initially, 'irregularly' meant 'not regular', and 'positioned' meant 'placed'. Together, they describe something placed in a non-uniform manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not arranged in a regular or systematic way; scattered or placed in a non-uniform manner.
The books on the shelf were irregularly-positioned, making it hard to find the one I needed.
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Last updated: 2025/03/18 18:13