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occasionally-watched

|oc-ca-sion-al-ly-watched|

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/əˈkeɪʒənəli wɑːtʃt/

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/əˈkeɪʒənəli wɒtʃt/

(occasionally-watch)

infrequently viewed

Base FormVerb
occasionally-watchwatch
Etymology
Etymology Information

'occasionally-watched' originates from the combination of 'occasionally,' derived from Latin 'occasio,' meaning 'a happening,' and 'watched,' from Old English 'wæccan,' meaning 'to be awake or keep watch.'

Historical Evolution

'occasionally' evolved from the Latin 'occasio' through Old French 'occasion,' and 'watched' from Old English 'wæccan,' eventually forming the modern English term 'occasionally-watched.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'occasionally' meant 'a happening or event,' and 'watched' meant 'to be awake or keep watch.' Over time, 'occasionally-watched' evolved to mean 'viewed from time to time.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

viewed or observed from time to time, but not regularly.

The show is occasionally-watched by fans who enjoy its unique humor.

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Last updated: 2025/05/25 13:39