regularly-dismissed
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/ˈrɛɡjələrli dɪsˈmɪst/
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/ˈrɛɡjʊləli dɪsˈmɪst/
(dismiss)
send away
Etymology
'regularly-dismissed' originates from the combination of 'regularly' and 'dismissed', where 'regularly' means 'at regular intervals' and 'dismissed' means 'sent away or removed'.
'Regularly' and 'dismissed' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, evolving from Old French and Latin roots.
Initially, 'dismissed' meant 'to send away', and 'regularly' meant 'in a regular manner'. Together, they now describe a habitual action of being sent away.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something or someone that is frequently or habitually dismissed.
The regularly-dismissed employee was used to finding new jobs.
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Last updated: 2025/07/05 12:35