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sporadically-sent

|spo-rad-i-cal-ly-sent|

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/spəˈrædɪkli sɛnt/

irregularly sent

Etymology
Etymology Information

'sporadically' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'sporadikos,' where 'spora' meant 'scattered.' 'Sent' is derived from the Latin word 'sentire,' meaning 'to feel or perceive.'

Historical Evolution

'sporadically' changed from the Greek word 'sporadikos' and eventually became the modern English word 'sporadic.' 'Sent' evolved from the Latin 'sentire' through Old French 'sentir' to Middle English 'senten.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'sporadic' meant 'scattered or dispersed,' and 'sent' meant 'to feel or perceive.' Over time, 'sporadically-sent' evolved to mean 'sent in an irregular manner.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

sent in an irregular or infrequent manner.

The newsletter was sporadically-sent, arriving at unpredictable times.

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Last updated: 2025/06/22 09:14