occasionally-provided
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/əˈkeɪʒənəli prəˈvaɪdɪd/
irregularly supplied
Etymology
'occasionally-provided' is a compound word formed from 'occasionally' and 'provided'. 'Occasionally' originates from Latin 'occasio', meaning 'a falling together, opportunity', and 'provided' comes from Latin 'providere', meaning 'to foresee, provide'.
'Occasionally' evolved from Middle English 'occasional', and 'provided' from Middle English 'providen'.
Initially, 'occasionally' meant 'at times', and 'provided' meant 'supplied'. Together, they convey the idea of something supplied at times.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
given or supplied at irregular intervals or not consistently.
The service was occasionally-provided, leaving customers uncertain about availability.
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Last updated: 2025/06/15 08:05