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regularly-borne

|reg-u-lar-ly-borne|

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/ˈrɛɡjələrli bɔrn/

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/ˈrɛɡjʊləli bɔːn/

consistently carried

Etymology
Etymology Information

'regularly-borne' originates from the combination of 'regularly,' meaning 'in a regular manner,' and 'borne,' the past participle of 'bear,' meaning 'to carry or support.'

Historical Evolution

'regularly' comes from the Latin word 'regularis,' meaning 'consistent,' and 'borne' is derived from the Old English 'beran,' meaning 'to carry.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'borne' meant 'carried or supported,' and 'regularly' meant 'in a consistent manner.' Together, they describe something consistently carried or supported.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

carried or supported in a consistent or habitual manner.

The regularly-borne responsibilities of the job were well understood by the team.

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Last updated: 2025/05/04 04:42