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hastily-evaluated

|has-ti-ly-e-val-u-at-ed|

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/ˈheɪstɪli ɪˈvæljueɪtɪd/

quick assessment

Etymology
Etymology Information

'hastily-evaluated' originates from the combination of 'hastily,' derived from 'haste,' and 'evaluated,' from the Latin 'evaluare,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'valere' meant 'to be strong or worth.'

Historical Evolution

'hastily' changed from the Old English 'hæst' meaning 'violent or rapid,' and 'evaluate' from the Latin 'evaluare,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'evaluate.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'hastily' meant 'in a hurried manner,' and 'evaluate' meant 'to assess the value of something,' which has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

assessed or judged quickly without thorough consideration.

The hastily-evaluated report led to several errors in the final decision.

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Last updated: 2025/05/01 04:49