hurriedly-chaotic
|hur-ried-ly-cha-o-tic|
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/ˈhɜːrɪdli keɪˈɒtɪk/
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/ˈhʌrɪdli keɪˈɒtɪk/
rushed disorder
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'hurriedly-chaotic' is a compound word formed from 'hurriedly' and 'chaotic'. 'Hurriedly' originates from the Old English word 'hurren', meaning 'to move with speed', and 'chaotic' comes from the Greek word 'khaos', meaning 'disorder'.
Historical Evolution
'Hurriedly' evolved from the Middle English 'hurren', while 'chaotic' was derived from the Latin 'chaoticus', eventually forming the modern English compound 'hurriedly-chaotic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'hurriedly' meant 'with haste', and 'chaotic' meant 'in a state of disorder'. Combined, they describe a state of rushed disorder.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/25 12:47
