often-discussed
|of-ten-dis-cussed|
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/ˈɔːfən dɪˈskʌst/
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/ˈɒfən dɪˈskʌst/
frequently talked about
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'often-discussed' is a compound formed from 'often' (meaning 'frequently') and the past participle 'discussed' (from 'discuss', meaning 'talk about').
Historical Evolution
'Often-discussed' was formed in modern English by combining 'often' and 'discussed' to describe something that is frequently the subject of discussion.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply described something that was discussed frequently, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
frequently talked about or debated.
Climate change is an often-discussed topic in politics.
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Last updated: 2025/07/28 03:27