patchily

patch·y

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pach-ee]
- /ˈpætʃ i/
- /ˈpæ.tʃɪ.li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pach-ee]
- /ˈpætʃ i/

Definitions of patchily word

adjective patchily characterized by or made up of patches. 1
adjective patchily occurring in, forming, or like patches. 1
adjective patchily of inconsistent or irregular quality, texture, etc.; not uniform: patchy acting; patchy areas of fog. 1

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Origin of patchily

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800; patch1 + -y1

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Parts of speech for Patchily

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Patchily

patchily popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

patchily usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for patchily

adv patchily

chaotically — completely confused or disordered: a chaotic mass of books and papers.

Just one Synonym for patchily