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sporadically-implemented

|spo-rad-i-cal-ly-im-ple-ment-ed|

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/spəˈrædɪkli ˈɪmpləmɛntɪd/

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/spəˈrædɪkli ˈɪmplɪmɛntɪd/

irregular execution

Etymology
Etymology Information

'sporadically' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'sporadikos,' where 'spora' meant 'scattered.' 'Implemented' comes from Latin, specifically the word 'implementum,' where 'implere' meant 'to fill up.'

Historical Evolution

'sporadically' changed from the Greek word 'sporadikos' and eventually became the modern English word 'sporadic.' 'Implemented' evolved from the Latin 'implementum' through Old French 'implementer.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'sporadic' meant 'scattered or dispersed,' and 'implement' meant 'to fill up or complete.' Over time, 'sporadically-implemented' evolved to mean 'irregularly executed.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

implemented in an irregular or infrequent manner.

The new policy was sporadically-implemented across different departments.

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Last updated: 2025/07/07 02:33