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rashly-concluded

|rash-ly-con-clud-ed|

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/ˈræʃli kənˈkluːdɪd/

hasty decision

Etymology
Etymology Information

'rashly-concluded' originates from the combination of 'rashly,' meaning 'without careful consideration,' and 'concluded,' meaning 'decided or determined.'

Historical Evolution

'Rashly' comes from Middle English 'rasch,' meaning 'hasty,' and 'concluded' from Latin 'concludere,' meaning 'to close or finish.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'rashly' meant 'hasty or reckless,' and 'concluded' meant 'to close or finish.' Together, they evolved to mean 'decided without careful thought.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

decided or determined without careful consideration or sufficient evidence.

The decision was rashly-concluded, leading to unforeseen consequences.

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Last updated: 2025/05/15 02:07