hastily-decided
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/ˈheɪstɪli dɪˈsaɪdɪd/
quick decision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hastily-decided' originates from the combination of 'hastily,' derived from 'haste,' and 'decided,' the past participle of 'decide.'
Historical Evolution
'Hastily' comes from Middle English 'hastily,' from Old French 'hastif,' and 'decided' from Latin 'decidere,' meaning 'to cut off.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'hastily' meant 'with speed,' and 'decided' meant 'to resolve.' Together, they evolved to mean 'quickly resolved without thorough consideration.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
made or done quickly without careful thought or planning.
The hastily-decided plan led to several unforeseen problems.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 07:06