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randomly-executed

|ran-dom-ly-ex-e-cut-ed|

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/ˈrændəmli ˈɛksɪˌkjutɪd/

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/ˈrændəmli ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd/

unplanned execution

Etymology
Etymology Information

'randomly-executed' originates from the combination of 'randomly' and 'executed'. 'Randomly' comes from 'random', which has roots in Old French 'randir', meaning 'to run'. 'Executed' comes from Latin 'executus', the past participle of 'exsequi', meaning 'to follow out'.

Historical Evolution

'randomly-executed' combines the adverb 'randomly' with the past participle 'executed', forming a compound adjective in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'randomly' meant 'without definite aim or direction', and 'executed' meant 'carried out'. Together, they describe actions done without a specific plan.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

performed or carried out in a haphazard or unplanned manner.

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

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Last updated: 2025/04/15 13:33