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chaotically-executed

|cha-ot-i-cal-ly-ex-e-cut-ed|

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/keɪˈɒtɪkli ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd/

disorderly execution

Etymology
Etymology Information

'chaotically-executed' originates from the combination of 'chaotic' and 'execute'. 'Chaotic' comes from the Greek word 'khaos', meaning 'abyss' or 'void', and 'execute' comes from the Latin 'executus', meaning 'to carry out'.

Historical Evolution

'Chaotic' evolved from the Greek 'khaos' through Latin and Old French, while 'execute' transformed from Latin 'executus' through Old French 'executer', eventually forming the modern English 'execute'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'chaotic' meant 'void' or 'abyss', but over time it evolved to mean 'disorderly'. 'Execute' has largely retained its meaning of 'to carry out'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

performed or carried out in a disorganized or disorderly manner.

The project was chaotically-executed, leading to numerous errors.

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Last updated: 2025/04/15 14:06