sporadically-observed
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/spəˈrædɪkli əbˈzɜrvd/
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/spəˈrædɪkli əbˈzɜːvd/
irregularly noted
Etymology
'sporadically' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'sporadikos,' where 'spora' meant 'scattering.' 'Observed' comes from Latin 'observare,' meaning 'to watch over.'
'Sporadically' evolved from the Greek 'sporadikos' to the modern English term, while 'observed' transitioned from Latin 'observare' through Old French 'observer' to its current form.
Initially, 'sporadically' meant 'scattered,' and 'observed' meant 'to watch over.' Over time, 'sporadically-observed' came to mean 'irregularly noted or seen.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated observations.
The phenomenon was sporadically-observed across different regions.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 13:28