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sporadically-made

|spo-rad-i-cal-ly-made|

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/spəˈrædɪkli-meɪd/

irregularly created

Etymology
Etymology Information

'sporadically-made' originates from the word 'sporadic,' which comes from the Medieval Latin 'sporadicus,' meaning 'scattered.' The suffix '-ally' is used to form adverbs, and 'made' is derived from the Old English 'macian,' meaning 'to make.'

Historical Evolution

'sporadicus' transformed into the English word 'sporadic,' and eventually combined with 'made' to form 'sporadically-made.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'sporadic' meant 'scattered or isolated,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage when combined with 'made.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or produced at irregular intervals or in scattered instances.

The artist's sporadically-made sculptures were highly sought after.

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Last updated: 2025/03/12 23:04