regularly-parted
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/ˈrɛɡjələrli ˈpɑrtɪd/
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/ˈrɛɡjʊləli ˈpɑːtɪd/
evenly divided
Etymology
'regularly-parted' originates from the combination of 'regularly' and 'parted', where 'regularly' means 'at uniform intervals' and 'parted' means 'divided or separated'.
'Regularly' and 'parted' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'regularly-parted' is a modern English construct.
Initially, 'parted' meant 'divided', and 'regularly' meant 'at uniform intervals'. The combination retains this meaning in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having divisions or separations that occur at regular intervals.
The regularly-parted leaves of the plant gave it a symmetrical appearance.
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Last updated: 2025/03/25 04:01