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haphazardly-planned

|hap-haz-ard-ly-planned|

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/hæpˈhæzərdli plænd/

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/hæpˈhæzədli plænd/

disorganized planning

Etymology
Etymology Information

'haphazardly-planned' originates from the word 'haphazard,' which comes from the Old French word 'hasard,' meaning 'game of chance.' The suffix '-ly' is added to form an adverb, and 'planned' is derived from the verb 'plan,' meaning 'to arrange or organize.'

Historical Evolution

'haphazard' evolved from the Old French 'hasard' to Middle English 'hap hasard,' eventually becoming 'haphazard' in modern English. 'Plan' comes from the French 'plan,' meaning 'a drawing or diagram.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'haphazard' meant 'a game of chance,' but over time it evolved to mean 'lacking any obvious principle of organization.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

organized or executed without any clear plan or order.

The event was haphazardly-planned, leading to confusion among attendees.

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Last updated: 2025/03/10 22:40