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randomly-performed

|ran-dom-ly-per-formed|

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/ˈrændəmli pərˈfɔrmd/

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/ˈrændəmli pəˈfɔːmd/

without a specific plan

Etymology
Etymology Information

'randomly-performed' originates from the combination of 'randomly' and 'performed', where 'randomly' is derived from 'random', meaning 'lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern', and 'performed' is derived from 'perform', meaning 'to carry out an action or task'.

Historical Evolution

'randomly' changed from the Middle English word 'randoun', meaning 'impetuous rush', and 'performed' evolved from the Old French 'parfournir', meaning 'to accomplish'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'randomly' meant 'impetuous rush', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'without a specific plan or pattern'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

executed or carried out without a specific plan or pattern.

The tasks were randomly-performed, leading to unpredictable results.

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Last updated: 2025/04/15 12:48