disorderly-divided
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/dɪsˈɔrdərli dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
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/dɪsˈɔːdəli dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
chaotic separation
Etymology
'disorderly-divided' originates from the combination of 'disorderly' and 'divided', where 'disorderly' means 'lacking order' and 'divided' means 'separated into parts'.
The term 'disorderly-divided' combines the Middle English 'disorderly', derived from 'disorder', and 'divided', from the Old French 'diviser'.
Initially, 'disorderly' meant 'lacking order', and 'divided' meant 'separated into parts'. The combined term retains these meanings, emphasizing a chaotic separation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
characterized by a lack of order or organization, often resulting in a chaotic or uneven distribution.
The documents were disorderly-divided across the table.
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Last updated: 2025/03/24 07:40