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irregularly-produced

|ir-reg-u-lar-ly-pro-duced|

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/ɪˈrɛɡjələrli prəˈdjuːst/

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/ɪˈrɛɡjʊləli prəˈdjuːst/

inconsistently made

Etymology
Etymology Information

'irregularly-produced' originates from the combination of 'irregularly' and 'produced', where 'irregularly' comes from 'irregular', meaning 'not regular', and 'produced' from 'produce', meaning 'to create or bring forth'.

Historical Evolution

'irregularly' changed from the Old French word 'irregulier', and 'produced' from the Latin word 'producere', eventually forming the modern English term 'irregularly-produced'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'irregularly' meant 'not following a regular pattern', and 'produced' meant 'created or made', which together evolved to describe something made inconsistently.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or generated in a manner that is not consistent or uniform.

The factory's output was irregularly-produced due to frequent machinery breakdowns.

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Last updated: 2025/03/11 09:17