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hastily-conceived

|has-ti-ly-con-ceived|

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/ˈheɪstɪli kənˈsiːvd/

quickly formed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'hastily-conceived' originates from the combination of 'hastily' and 'conceived'. 'Hastily' comes from Middle English 'hastily', meaning 'in a hurry', and 'conceived' from Latin 'concipere', meaning 'to take in' or 'to form an idea'.

Historical Evolution

'Hastily' evolved from Middle English 'hastily', while 'conceived' transformed from Latin 'concipere' to Old French 'concevoir', and eventually became the modern English 'conceive'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'conceive' meant 'to take in', but over time it evolved to mean 'to form an idea or plan'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

formed or created quickly without thorough consideration.

The hastily-conceived plan led to several unforeseen problems.

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Last updated: 2025/03/15 15:57