irregularly-transmitted
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/ɪˈrɛɡjələrli-trænzˈmɪtɪd/
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/ɪˈrɛɡjʊləli-trænzˈmɪtɪd/
inconsistently sent
Etymology
'irregularly-transmitted' originates from the combination of 'irregularly' and 'transmitted'. 'Irregularly' comes from Latin 'irregularis', meaning 'not regular', and 'transmitted' comes from Latin 'transmittere', meaning 'to send across'.
'Irregularly' evolved from the Latin 'irregularis', through Old French 'irregulier', and into Middle English 'irregular'. 'Transmitted' evolved from Latin 'transmittere', through Old French 'transmettre', and into Middle English 'transmitten'.
Initially, 'irregularly' meant 'not regular', and 'transmitted' meant 'sent across'. The combined term 'irregularly-transmitted' retains the meaning of something not consistently sent or communicated.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is not consistently or uniformly passed on or communicated.
The signal was irregularly-transmitted, causing disruptions in communication.
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Last updated: 2025/06/07 05:26