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haphazardly-built

|hap-haz-ard-ly-built|

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/hæpˈhæzərdli bɪlt/

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/hæpˈhæzədli bɪlt/

randomly constructed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'haphazardly-built' originates from the word 'haphazard,' which comes from the Old French word 'hasard,' meaning 'game of chance.' The suffix '-ly' is added to form an adverb, and 'built' is the past participle of 'build.'

Historical Evolution

'haphazard' evolved from the Old French 'hasard' and was combined with 'built' to describe something constructed without order.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'haphazard' referred to a game of chance, but it evolved to describe actions done without planning or order.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or assembled in a random, disorganized, or careless manner.

The haphazardly-built shed collapsed during the storm.

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Last updated: 2025/03/13 20:08