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English

randomly-done

|ran-dom-ly-done|

B2

/ˈrændəmli dʌn/

unplanned execution

Etymology
Etymology Information

'randomly-done' originates from the combination of 'randomly' and 'done', where 'randomly' is derived from 'random', meaning 'without a definite aim, direction, rule, or method', and 'done' is the past participle of 'do', meaning 'to perform or execute'.

Historical Evolution

'randomly' evolved from the Middle English 'randoun', meaning 'impetuous headlong rush', and 'done' from the Old English 'don', meaning 'to perform'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'randomly' meant 'impetuous or headlong', but over time it evolved to mean 'without a specific plan or pattern'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

performed or executed without a specific plan or pattern.

The tasks were randomly-done, leading to inconsistent results.

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Last updated: 2025/04/09 08:18