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arbitrarily-mixed

|ar-bi-trar-i-ly-mixed|

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/ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛrəli mɪkst/

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/ˈɑːbɪˌtrɛərəli mɪkst/

randomly combined

Etymology
Etymology Information

'arbitrarily-mixed' originates from the Latin word 'arbitrarius,' meaning 'dependent on the will,' and the Old English word 'mix,' meaning 'to blend or combine.'

Historical Evolution

'arbitrarius' transformed into the English word 'arbitrary,' and 'mix' remained largely unchanged, eventually forming the modern English term 'arbitrarily-mixed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'arbitrarily' meant 'dependent on personal will,' and 'mix' meant 'to blend,' evolving into the current meaning of 'combined without a specific order.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

combined or blended without a specific pattern or order.

The colors in the painting were arbitrarily-mixed, creating a chaotic yet beautiful effect.

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Last updated: 2025/03/23 12:25