swiftly-judged
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B2
/ˈswɪftli ˈdʒʌdʒd/
quick assessment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swiftly-judged' originates from the combination of 'swiftly,' meaning 'quickly,' and 'judged,' the past participle of 'judge,' meaning 'to form an opinion or conclusion about.'
Historical Evolution
'swiftly' comes from Old English 'swift,' meaning 'quick,' and 'judged' from Old French 'jugier,' meaning 'to judge.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'swiftly' meant 'quickly' and 'judged' meant 'to form an opinion.' The combination retains these meanings, emphasizing speed in judgment.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
evaluated or assessed quickly, often without thorough consideration.
The proposal was swiftly-judged by the committee.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 21:48