randomly-led
|ran-dom-ly-led|
C1
/ˈrændəmli lɛd/
guided without order
Etymology
Etymology Information
'randomly-led' originates from the combination of 'randomly,' derived from 'random,' and 'led,' the past participle of 'lead.'
Historical Evolution
'Randomly' evolved from the Middle English 'randoun,' meaning 'impetuous rush,' and 'led' from the Old English 'lædan,' meaning 'to guide.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'randomly' meant 'impetuous rush,' but over time it evolved to mean 'without a specific pattern,' and 'led' has maintained its meaning of 'guided.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
directed or guided in a manner that lacks a specific pattern, order, or objective.
The project was randomly-led, resulting in unpredictable outcomes.
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Last updated: 2025/07/04 03:43