hastily-mended
|has-ti-ly-mend-ed|
B2
/ˈheɪstɪli ˈmɛndɪd/
quickly repaired
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hastily-mended' originates from the combination of 'hastily' and 'mended', where 'hastily' means 'in a hurried manner' and 'mended' means 'repaired'.
Historical Evolution
'hastily' comes from Middle English 'hastili', and 'mended' comes from Old French 'mender', which means 'to repair'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'repaired in a hurried manner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
repaired quickly and often carelessly.
The hastily-mended fence barely stood against the strong winds.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 21:52