regularly-directed
|reg-u-lar-ly-di-rect-ed|
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/ˈrɛɡjələrli dɪˈrɛktɪd/
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/ˈrɛɡjʊləli dɪˈrɛktɪd/
consistent direction
Etymology
'regularly-directed' originates from the combination of 'regularly' and 'directed'. 'Regularly' comes from Latin 'regularis', meaning 'consistent', and 'directed' from Latin 'directus', meaning 'straight' or 'guided'.
'Regularly' evolved from the Latin 'regularis' through Old French 'regulier', and 'directed' from Latin 'directus' through Old French 'directer'.
Initially, 'regularly' meant 'in a straight line', and 'directed' meant 'guided'. Over time, 'regularly-directed' came to mean 'having a consistent direction'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a consistent or uniform direction or orientation.
The regularly-directed beams ensured the structure's stability.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 06:02