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hastily-dealt

|has-ti-ly-dealt|

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/ˈheɪstɪli dɛlt/

rushed execution

Etymology
Etymology Information

'hastily-dealt' originates from the combination of 'hastily,' derived from the Old English 'hæstlice,' meaning 'in haste,' and 'dealt,' the past participle of 'deal,' from the Old English 'dǣlan,' meaning 'to divide or distribute.'

Historical Evolution

'hastily' changed from the Old English 'hæstlice' to the modern English 'hastily,' and 'dealt' evolved from the Old English 'dǣlan' to the modern English 'deal.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'hastily' meant 'in haste,' and 'dealt' meant 'to divide or distribute.' Over time, 'hastily-dealt' evolved to mean 'performed in a hurried manner.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

performed or executed in a hurried or rushed manner.

The hastily-dealt decision led to unforeseen consequences.

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