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lazily-created

|la-zi-ly-cre-a-ted|

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/ˈleɪzɪli krɪˈeɪtɪd/

(lazy)

unwilling to work

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
lazylazierlaziestlazinesslazily
Etymology
Etymology Information

'lazy' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'lasy', where 'laz-' meant 'idle'. 'Create' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'creare', meaning 'to make'.

Historical Evolution

'lasy' transformed into the modern English word 'lazy'. 'Creare' transformed into the Old French word 'creer', and eventually became the modern English word 'create'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'lazy' meant 'idle or sluggish', and 'create' meant 'to make'. Over time, 'lazily-created' evolved to imply something made with minimal effort.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created in a lazy manner, often implying a lack of effort or thoroughness.

The report was lazily-created, lacking detailed analysis.

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Last updated: 2025/05/13 09:25