occasionally-acknowledged
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/əˈkeɪʒənəli-əkˈnɒlɪdʒd/
(acknowledge)
admit or recognize
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acknowledge' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'aknowen,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'knowen' meant 'to know.'
Historical Evolution
'aknowen' transformed into the modern English word 'acknowledge' through the influence of Old English and Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to recognize or admit the truth of something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
recognized or admitted from time to time, but not consistently or regularly.
The artist was occasionally-acknowledged for his contributions to the community.
Synonyms
sporadically-recognizedintermittently-acknowledged
Antonyms
consistently-acknowledgedregularly-recognized
Last updated: 2025/07/22 09:28