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English

chaotically-assembled

|cha-o-tic-al-ly-as-sem-bled|

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/keɪˈɒtɪkli əˈsɛmbəld/

disorganized assembly

Etymology
Etymology Information

'chaotically' originates from 'chaos,' which comes from the Greek word 'khaos,' meaning 'abyss' or 'void.' 'Assemble' comes from the Latin 'assemblare,' meaning 'to bring together.'

Historical Evolution

'chaos' evolved from the Greek 'khaos' to the Latin 'chaos,' and eventually became the modern English word 'chaos.' 'Assemble' transformed from the Latin 'assemblare' to the Old French 'assembler,' and eventually became the modern English word 'assemble.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'chaos' meant 'void' or 'abyss,' but over time it evolved to mean 'complete disorder.' 'Assemble' has largely retained its original meaning of 'bringing together.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

put together in a disorganized or haphazard manner.

The room was filled with chaotically-assembled furniture.

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Last updated: 2025/03/13 05:18