rashly-determined
|rash-ly-de-ter-mined|
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/ˈræʃli dɪˈtɜrmɪnd/
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/ˈræʃli dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/
hasty decision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rashly-determined' originates from the combination of 'rashly,' meaning 'without careful consideration,' and 'determined,' meaning 'having made a firm decision.'
Historical Evolution
'rashly' comes from Middle English 'rasch,' meaning 'hasty,' and 'determined' from Latin 'determinare,' meaning 'to set bounds.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rashly' meant 'hasty or impetuous,' and 'determined' meant 'decided.' Together, they convey a sense of making decisions without due thought.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
decided or resolved without careful consideration or thought.
His rashly-determined actions led to unforeseen consequences.
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Last updated: 2025/06/24 05:26