irregularly-sloped
|ir-reg-u-lar-ly-sloped|
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/ɪˈrɛɡjələrli sloʊpt/
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/ɪˈrɛɡjʊləli sləʊpt/
uneven surface
Etymology
Etymology Information
'irregularly-sloped' originates from the combination of 'irregularly' and 'sloped', where 'irregularly' is derived from Latin 'irregularis', meaning 'not regular', and 'sloped' from Old English 'slope', meaning 'incline'.
Historical Evolution
'irregularly-sloped' changed from the combination of 'irregular' and 'slope' in Middle English, eventually becoming the modern English term 'irregularly-sloped'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'irregularly-sloped' meant 'not having a regular slope', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/14 19:12
