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regularly-carried

|reg-u-lar-ly-car-ried|

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/ˈrɛɡjələrli ˈkærid/

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/ˈrɛɡjʊləli ˈkærid/

(carry)

move and support

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
carrycarriescarriedcarriedcarryingcarrierhistorically-carriednessuntraditionally-carriedregularly-carriedwidely-carriedirregularly-carried
Etymology
Etymology Information

'regularly-carried' originates from the combination of 'regularly' and 'carried', where 'regularly' is derived from Latin 'regularis', meaning 'consistent', and 'carried' is the past participle of 'carry', from Old French 'carier', meaning 'to transport'.

Historical Evolution

'regularly' evolved from Latin 'regularis' through Old French 'reguler', and 'carried' evolved from Old French 'carier', eventually forming the modern English term 'regularly-carried'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'regularly' meant 'in a straight line', and 'carried' meant 'to transport'. Over time, 'regularly-carried' evolved to mean 'performed consistently'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

performed or executed in a consistent and habitual manner.

The regularly-carried maintenance checks ensure the equipment runs smoothly.

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Last updated: 2025/05/11 07:22