The term 'often-updated' combines 'often,' from Old English 'oft,' meaning 'frequently,' and 'updated,' from the Latin 'up-' meaning 'up' and 'date,' from 'datum,' meaning 'given.'

'Often' evolved from Old English 'oft,' and 'updated' from the Latin 'up-' and 'datum,' eventually forming the modern English term 'often-updated.'

Initially, 'often' meant 'frequently,' and 'updated' meant 'brought up to date.' The combined term retains these meanings, emphasizing frequent revisions.