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occasionally-made

|oc-ca-sion-al-ly-made|

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/əˈkeɪʒənəli-meɪd/

infrequently created

Etymology
Etymology Information

'occasionally-made' originates from the combination of 'occasionally,' derived from Latin 'occasio,' meaning 'a happening or occurrence,' and 'made,' from Old English 'macian,' meaning 'to create or produce.'

Historical Evolution

'occasionally' evolved from the Latin 'occasio' through Old French 'occasion,' while 'made' transformed from Old English 'macian' to the modern English 'make.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'occasionally' meant 'a happening,' but over time it evolved to mean 'from time to time,' while 'made' has consistently meant 'created or produced.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or produced on an occasional basis, not regularly or frequently.

The occasionally-made cookies were a special treat for the children.

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Last updated: 2025/04/04 04:44