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haphazardly-adjusted

|hap-haz-ard-ly-ad-just-ed|

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/hæpˈhæzərdli əˈdʒʌstɪd/

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/hæpˈhæzədli əˈdʒʌstɪd/

randomly adjusted

Etymology
Etymology Information

'haphazardly-adjusted' originates from the combination of 'haphazardly' and 'adjusted'. 'Haphazardly' comes from 'haphazard', which originates from Middle English 'hap' meaning 'chance' and 'hazard' meaning 'risk'. 'Adjusted' comes from the Latin 'adjuxtare', meaning 'to bring near'.

Historical Evolution

'Haphazardly' evolved from the Middle English 'hap' and 'hazard', while 'adjusted' evolved from the Latin 'adjuxtare'. The combination of these words into 'haphazardly-adjusted' is a modern English construct.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'haphazardly' meant 'by chance', and 'adjusted' meant 'to bring near'. Over time, 'haphazardly-adjusted' evolved to mean 'adjusted in a random or disorganized manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

adjusted in a random or disorganized manner, lacking any clear plan or order.

The project was haphazardly-adjusted, leading to numerous errors.

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Last updated: 2025/03/29 16:34