haphazardly-linked
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/hæpˈhæzərdli-lɪŋkt/
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/hæpˈhæzədli-lɪŋkt/
(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', eventually leading to the compound 'haphazardly-linked'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'haphazard' referred to a game of chance, but over time it evolved to describe something random or unplanned.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
connected or associated in a random, disorganized, or unplanned manner.
The report was a collection of haphazardly-linked ideas.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 22:35