casually-set
|cas-u-al-ly-set|
B2
/ˈkæʒuəli sɛt/
informally arranged
Etymology
Etymology Information
'casually-set' originates from the combination of 'casual' and 'set', where 'casual' meant 'relaxed or informal' and 'set' meant 'arranged or placed'.
Historical Evolution
'casual' changed from the Latin word 'casualis' and 'set' from the Old English word 'settan', eventually forming the modern English term 'casually-set'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'casual' meant 'by chance' and 'set' meant 'to place', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'arranged in a relaxed manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
arranged or placed in a relaxed or informal manner.
The table was casually-set for the informal dinner.
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Last updated: 2025/03/24 20:52