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regularly-given

|reg-u-lar-ly-giv-en|

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/ˈrɛɡjələrli ˈɡɪvən/

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/ˈrɛɡjʊləli ˈɡɪvən/

consistently provided

Etymology
Etymology Information

'regularly-given' originates from the combination of 'regularly' and 'given', where 'regularly' comes from Latin 'regularis' meaning 'consistent' and 'given' from Old English 'giefan' meaning 'to bestow'.

Historical Evolution

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

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'regularly' meant 'in a straight line' and 'given' meant 'to bestow', but over time they evolved to mean 'consistently' and 'provided', respectively.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

given or provided at consistent intervals or times.

The medication was regularly-given to ensure its effectiveness.

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Last updated: 2025/05/02 04:40