loosely-arranged
|loose-ly-ar-ranged|
/ˈluːsli əˈreɪndʒd/
(loose)
not tightly
Etymology
'loosely-arranged' originates from the combination of 'loose' and 'arrange', where 'loose' meant 'not tight' and 'arrange' meant 'to put in order'.
'loose' changed from Old English 'lēas' meaning 'free from' and 'arrange' from Old French 'arranger', eventually becoming the modern English word 'loosely-arranged'.
Initially, 'loose' meant 'free from restraint', and 'arrange' meant 'to put in order', evolving into the current meaning of 'not tightly organized'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not tightly or strictly organized or structured.
The books on the shelf were loosely-arranged, making it hard to find a specific title.
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Last updated: 2025/03/24 20:30