haphazardly-constructed
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/hæpˈhæzərdli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
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/hæpˈhæzədli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
randomly built
Etymology
'haphazardly-constructed' originates from the combination of 'haphazard' and 'constructed'. 'Haphazard' comes from the Middle English 'hap' meaning 'chance' and 'hazard' meaning 'risk'. 'Constructed' is derived from Latin 'constructus', the past participle of 'construere', meaning 'to build together'.
'Haphazard' evolved from the Middle English 'hap' and 'hazard', while 'constructed' evolved from the Latin 'constructus'.
Initially, 'haphazard' meant 'by chance', and 'constructed' meant 'built'. Together, they evolved to describe something built in a disorganized manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or assembled in a random, disorganized, or careless manner.
The haphazardly-constructed building was prone to structural issues.
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Last updated: 2025/03/11 16:49