haphazardly-enforced
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/hæpˈhæzərdli ɪnˈfɔrst/
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/hæpˈhæzədli ɪnˈfɔːst/
randomly applied
Etymology
'haphazardly-enforced' originates from the combination of 'haphazardly' and 'enforced'. 'Haphazardly' comes from 'haphazard', which originates from the Middle English 'hap' meaning 'chance' and 'hazard' meaning 'risk'. 'Enforced' comes from the Old French 'enforcier', meaning 'to strengthen'.
'Haphazardly' evolved from 'hap' and 'hazard', while 'enforced' evolved from 'enforcier' in Old French to the modern English 'enforce'.
Initially, 'haphazardly' meant 'by chance', and 'enforced' meant 'to strengthen'. Over time, 'haphazardly-enforced' evolved to mean 'applied in a random or inconsistent manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
implemented or applied in a random, disorganized, or inconsistent manner.
The new regulations were haphazardly-enforced, leading to confusion among the staff.
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Last updated: 2025/07/07 16:26