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regularly-banned

|reg-u-lar-ly-banned|

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/ˈrɛɡjələrli ˈbænd/

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/ˈrɛɡjʊləli ˈbænd/

prohibited repeatedly

Etymology
Etymology Information

'regularly-banned' originates from Modern English, specifically the words 'regularly' and 'banned', where 'regularly' meant 'at fixed or usual intervals' and 'ban' (from which 'banned' is formed) meant 'to prohibit'.

Historical Evolution

'regularly' derives from Latin 'regularis' (via Old French and Middle English) meaning 'according to rule', combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Banned' is the past participle of 'ban', which in Old English appeared as 'bann' and in Middle English as 'bannen' meaning 'to proclaim or forbid'; these combined as a compound adjective in modern usage.

Meaning Changes

Initially, the separate elements meant 'according to rule' and 'prohibited'; over time their compound use evolved into the specific notion 'prohibited repeatedly or on a regular basis', which is the modern sense.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

prohibited repeatedly or at regular intervals; subject to bans on a recurring basis.

Several forums maintained a list of regularly-banned users who returned despite repeated suspensions.

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Last updated: 2025/08/14 12:32