haphazardly-placed
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/hæpˈhæzərdli pleɪst/
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/hæpˈhæzədli pleɪst/
(haphazardly)
randomly arranged
Etymology
Etymology Information
'haphazardly' originates from 'haphazard,' which comes from the Old French word 'hasard,' meaning 'game of chance.'
Historical Evolution
'hasard' transformed into the English word 'hazard,' and eventually became 'haphazard' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a game of chance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'random or disorganized.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
arranged or positioned in a random or disorganized manner.
The books were haphazardly-placed on the shelf, making it difficult to find anything.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 18:37