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haphazardly-executed

|hap-haz-ard-ly-ex-e-cut-ed|

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/hæpˈhæzərdli ˈɛksɪˌkjutɪd/

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/hæpˈhæzədli ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd/

randomly carried out

Etymology
Etymology Information

'haphazardly-executed' originates from the combination of 'haphazardly' and 'executed'. 'Haphazardly' comes from 'hap' meaning 'chance' and 'hazard' meaning 'risk', while 'executed' comes from Latin 'executus', past participle of 'exsequi', meaning 'to follow out'.

Historical Evolution

'Haphazardly' evolved from Middle English 'hap' and 'hazard', while 'executed' evolved from Latin 'executus' through Old French 'executer'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'haphazardly' meant 'by chance', and 'executed' meant 'carried out'. Together, they evolved to mean 'carried out in a disorganized manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

performed or carried out in a random, disorganized, or careless manner.

The project was haphazardly-executed, leading to numerous errors.

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Last updated: 2025/04/12 03:13