hastily-settled
|has-ti-ly-set-tled|
/ˈheɪstɪli ˈsɛtəld/
quick resolution
Etymology
'hastily-settled' originates from the combination of 'hastily' and 'settled'. 'Hastily' comes from the Old English 'hæstlice', meaning 'quickly', and 'settled' from the Old English 'setlan', meaning 'to place or establish'.
'Hastily' evolved from the Old English 'hæstlice', and 'settled' from 'setlan', eventually forming the modern English compound adjective 'hastily-settled'.
Initially, 'hastily' meant 'quickly' and 'settled' meant 'established'. The compound adjective 'hastily-settled' now implies a quick resolution, often lacking thoroughness.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resolved or concluded quickly, often without thorough consideration.
The hastily-settled agreement left many issues unresolved.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 01:50