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hurriedly-developed

|hur-ried-ly-de-vel-oped|

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/ˈhɜːrɪdli dɪˈvɛləpt/

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/ˈhʌrɪdli dɪˈvɛləpt/

created quickly, lacking thoroughness

Etymology
Etymology Information

The phrase 'hurriedly-developed' is a compound of 'hurriedly' (from 'hurry') and 'developed' (from 'develop'). 'Hurriedly' comes from the verb 'hurry,' meaning to move or act with haste, and 'developed' is the past participle of 'develop,' meaning to bring into being or to create.

Historical Evolution

'Hurriedly' comes from the verb 'hurry,' which appeared in English in the 16th century, possibly from the Middle English 'hurren.' 'Develop' comes from the French 'développer,' which entered English in the 18th century. The compound 'hurriedly-developed' is a modern English formation, used to describe things made quickly.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'hurriedly' meant 'in a rushed manner,' and 'developed' meant 'created or brought into existence.' The compound now specifically refers to something created quickly, often with negative connotations of being incomplete or poorly made.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or produced in a rushed or hasty manner, often lacking thoroughness or careful planning.

The hurriedly-developed software was full of bugs.

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Last updated: 2025/08/04 00:04