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hazardously-combined

|haz-ard-ous-ly-com-bined|

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/ˈhæzərdəsli kəmˈbaɪnd/

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/ˈhæzədəsli kəmˈbaɪnd/

dangerous combination

Etymology
Etymology Information

'hazardously' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'hasard,' where 'hasard' meant 'game of chance.' 'Combined' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'combinare,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'bini' meant 'two by two.'

Historical Evolution

'hazardously' changed from the Old French word 'hasard' and eventually became the modern English word 'hazard.' 'Combined' transformed from the Latin word 'combinare' and eventually became the modern English word 'combine.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'hazard' meant 'game of chance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'risk or danger.' 'Combine' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to join together.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describing something that is combined in a manner that poses a risk or danger.

The chemicals were hazardously-combined, leading to an explosion.

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Last updated: 2025/04/15 02:44