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hastily-reviewed

|has-ti-ly-re-viewed|

B2

/ˈheɪstɪli rɪˈvjuːd/

quickly assessed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'hastily-reviewed' originates from the combination of 'hastily' and 'reviewed'. 'Hastily' comes from the Old English 'hæst' meaning 'speed', and 'reviewed' is derived from the Latin 'revidere', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'videre' meant 'to see'.

Historical Evolution

'Hastily' evolved from the Old English 'hæst' and 'reviewed' from the Latin 'revidere', eventually forming the modern English term 'hastily-reviewed'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'hastily' meant 'with speed', and 'reviewed' meant 'to see again'. Over time, 'hastily-reviewed' evolved to mean 'examined quickly and without thoroughness'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

examined or assessed quickly and without thoroughness.

The hastily-reviewed report contained several errors.

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Last updated: 2025/04/10 11:04