rapidly-chopped
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B2
/ˈræpɪdli tʃɒpt/
swiftly cut
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'rapidly-chopped' combines 'rapidly,' from Latin 'rapidus,' meaning 'swift,' and 'chopped,' from Old English 'ceoppian,' meaning 'to cut or hew.'
Historical Evolution
'Rapidly' evolved from the Latin 'rapidus' through Old French 'rapide,' while 'chopped' evolved from Old English 'ceoppian.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rapidly' meant 'swiftly,' and 'chopped' meant 'to cut.' Together, they describe the action of cutting swiftly.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
cut into small pieces quickly.
The chef prepared a rapidly-chopped salad.
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Last updated: 2025/06/30 03:23