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sporadically-communicated

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/spəˈrædɪkli kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪtɪd/

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/spəˈrædɪkli kəˈmjuːnɪˌkeɪtɪd/

irregular communication

Etymology
Etymology Information

'sporadically' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'sporadikos,' where 'spora' meant 'scattered.' 'Communicated' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'communicare,' where 'communis' meant 'common.'

Historical Evolution

'sporadically' changed from the Greek word 'sporadikos' and eventually became the modern English word 'sporadic.' 'Communicated' transformed from the Latin word 'communicare' and eventually became the modern English word 'communicate.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'sporadically' meant 'scattered or dispersed,' and 'communicated' meant 'to share or make common.' Over time, 'sporadically-communicated' evolved to mean 'communicated in an irregular or infrequent manner.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

communicated in an irregular or infrequent manner.

The updates were sporadically-communicated, leaving many in the dark.

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Last updated: 2025/06/22 21:42