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hastily-formed

|has-ti-ly-formed|

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/ˈheɪstɪli fɔrmd/

🇬🇧

/ˈheɪstɪli fɔːmd/

quickly created

Etymology
Etymology Information

'hastily-formed' originates from the combination of 'hastily,' derived from the Old English 'hæstlice,' meaning 'quickly,' and 'formed,' from the Latin 'formare,' meaning 'to shape or create.'

Historical Evolution

'hastily' evolved from the Old English 'hæstlice,' while 'formed' came from the Latin 'formare,' through Old French 'former,' eventually becoming the modern English 'form.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'hastily' meant 'quickly or speedily,' and 'formed' meant 'to shape or create,' which has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or constructed quickly, often without thorough planning or consideration.

The hastily-formed plan was full of flaws.

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Last updated: 2025/03/09 22:39