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hastily-created

|has-ti-ly-cre-at-ed|

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/ˈheɪstɪli krɪˈeɪtɪd/

quickly made

Etymology
Etymology Information

'hastily-created' originates from the combination of 'hastily' and 'created', where 'hastily' comes from the Old English 'hæstlice', meaning 'in haste', and 'created' from the Latin 'creare', meaning 'to make'.

Historical Evolution

'hastily' changed from the Old English 'hæstlice' and 'created' from the Latin 'creare', eventually forming the modern English compound adjective 'hastily-created'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'hastily' meant 'in haste', and 'created' meant 'to make'. The compound adjective 'hastily-created' now conveys the idea of something made quickly, often without thoroughness.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

made or done in a hurry, often without careful planning or consideration.

The hastily-created plan was full of errors.

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Last updated: 2025/03/25 18:52