sporadically-shipped
|spo-rad-i-cal-ly-shipped|
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/spəˈrædɪkli-ʃɪpt/
irregular delivery
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sporadically-shipped' originates from the combination of 'sporadic' and 'shipped'. 'Sporadic' comes from the Greek word 'sporadikos', meaning 'scattered'.
Historical Evolution
'sporadic' changed from the Greek word 'sporadikos' to the Latin 'sporadicus', and eventually became the modern English word 'sporadic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'sporadic' meant 'scattered or dispersed', but over time it evolved to mean 'occurring at irregular intervals'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes items that are sent or delivered at irregular intervals.
The products were sporadically-shipped due to supply chain issues.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 19:45