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/hæpˈhæzərdli tʃeɪndʒd/
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/hæpˈhæzədli tʃeɪndʒd/
(haphazardly)
randomly arranged
Etymology
Etymology Information
'haphazardly' originates from 'haphazard', which comes from the Old French word 'hasard', meaning 'game of chance'.
Historical Evolution
'haphazard' evolved from the Old French 'hasard' and was combined with the suffix '-ly' to form 'haphazardly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'haphazard' referred to a game of chance, but over time it evolved to mean 'random' or 'disorganized'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
altered or modified in a random or disorganized manner.
The project was haphazardly-changed, leading to confusion among the team.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 11:13