haphazardly-assembled
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/hæpˈhæzərdli əˈsɛmbəld/
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/hæpˈhæzədli əˈsɛmbəld/
randomly put together
Etymology
Etymology Information
'haphazardly-assembled' originates from the combination of 'haphazardly' and 'assembled', where 'haphazardly' comes from 'hap' meaning 'chance' and 'hazard' meaning 'risk'.
Historical Evolution
'haphazardly' evolved from the Middle English 'hap' and 'hazard', while 'assembled' comes from the Old French 'assembler'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'haphazardly' meant 'by chance', but over time it evolved to mean 'randomly or without order'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
put together in a random or disorganized manner.
The furniture was haphazardly-assembled, with screws missing and parts in the wrong places.
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Last updated: 2025/03/16 10:39