hastily-repaired
|has-ti-ly-re-paired|
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/ˈheɪstɪli rɪˈpɛrd/
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/ˈheɪstɪli rɪˈpeəd/
(repair)
fix or mend
Etymology
Etymology Information
'repair' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'reparer,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'parer' meant 'to make ready.'
Historical Evolution
'reparer' transformed into the Middle English word 'repairen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'repair.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make ready again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to fix or mend something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
fixed or mended quickly, often implying a lack of thoroughness or quality.
The hastily-repaired roof started leaking again after the first rain.
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Last updated: 2025/04/23 12:57