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regularly-dispatched

|reg-u-lar-ly-dis-patched|

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/ˈrɛɡjələrli dɪˈspætʃt/

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/ˈrɛɡjʊləli dɪˈspætʃt/

(dispatch)

send quickly

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
dispatchdispatchesdispatchesdispatcheddispatcheddispatchingdispatcherspre-dispatchesdispatchedhistorically-dispatchedslowly-dispatchedfrequently-dispatcheddispatchable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'dispatch' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'dispacciare,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'pacciare' meant 'to make peace.'

Historical Evolution

'dispacciare' transformed into the French word 'despescher,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dispatch' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to send off quickly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to send or deliver.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

sent out or delivered at regular intervals.

The regularly-dispatched newsletters keep the subscribers informed.

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Last updated: 2025/05/27 20:07