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haphazardly-sectioned

|hap-haz-ard-ly-sec-tioned|

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/hæpˈhæzərdli ˈsɛkʃənd/

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/hæpˈhæzədli ˈsɛkʃənd/

randomly divided

Etymology
Etymology Information

'haphazardly-sectioned' originates from the combination of 'haphazardly' and 'sectioned'. 'Haphazardly' comes from 'haphazard', which originates from the Middle English word 'hap', meaning 'chance', and 'hazard', meaning 'risk'. 'Sectioned' is derived from the Latin word 'sectio', meaning 'a cutting'.

Historical Evolution

'Haphazardly' evolved from the Middle English 'hap' and 'hazard', while 'sectioned' evolved from the Latin 'sectio'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'haphazardly' meant 'by chance', and 'sectioned' meant 'cut into parts'. Over time, 'haphazardly-sectioned' came to mean 'divided in a random manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

divided or arranged in a random or disorganized manner.

The report was haphazardly-sectioned, making it difficult to follow.

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Last updated: 2025/03/24 09:08