slowly-dispatched
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/ˈsloʊli dɪˈspætʃt/
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/ˈsləʊli dɪˈspætʃt/
(dispatch)
send quickly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dispatch' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'dispacciare,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'pacciare' meant 'to pack.'
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 to include the notion of sending at various speeds, including slowly.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been sent or delivered at a slow pace.
The package was slowly-dispatched due to the holiday rush.
Synonyms
delayedleisurely-sent
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/18 18:40