hastily-put-together
|has-ti-ly-put-to-geth-er|
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/ˈheɪstɪli pʊt təˈɡɛðər/
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/ˈheɪstɪli pʊt təˈɡɛðə/
quickly assembled
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hastily-put-together' originates from the combination of 'hastily,' meaning 'with excessive speed or urgency,' and 'put together,' meaning 'assembled or constructed.'
Historical Evolution
The phrase 'hastily-put-together' evolved from the need to describe something assembled quickly, often with a lack of thoroughness.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'assembled quickly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or assembled quickly and without much care or planning.
The hastily-put-together report was full of errors.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 15:59