regularly-spaced
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/ˈrɛɡjələrli speɪst/
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/ˈrɛɡjʊləli speɪst/
consistent intervals
Etymology
'regularly-spaced' originates from the combination of 'regularly' and 'spaced', where 'regularly' comes from Latin 'regularis' meaning 'consistent' and 'spaced' from 'space' meaning 'interval'.
'regularly-spaced' evolved from the combination of 'regularly' and 'spaced' in modern English to describe consistent intervals.
Initially, it meant 'arranged at consistent intervals', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
arranged or occurring at consistent intervals or distances.
The trees in the orchard are regularly-spaced to allow for optimal growth.
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Last updated: 2025/03/27 22:06