haphazardly-formed
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/hæpˈhæzərdli fɔrmd/
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/hæpˈhæzədli fɔːmd/
randomly constructed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'haphazardly-formed' originates from the combination of 'haphazard' and 'formed'. 'Haphazard' comes from the Middle English 'hap' meaning 'chance' and 'hazard' meaning 'risk'.
Historical Evolution
'Haphazard' evolved from the Middle English 'hap' and 'hazard', and 'formed' from the Old English 'formian'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'haphazard' meant 'chance or risk', but over time it evolved to mean 'random or unplanned'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created or constructed in a random, disorganized, or unplanned manner.
The sculpture was haphazardly-formed, with pieces jutting out at odd angles.
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Last updated: 2025/03/18 06:28