haphazard
|hap-haz-ard|
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/hæpˈhæzərd/
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/hæpˈhæzəd/
randomly organized
Etymology
Etymology Information
'haphazard' originates from the combination of 'hap' meaning 'chance' and 'hazard' meaning 'risk or danger'.
Historical Evolution
'hap' and 'hazard' were combined in the 16th century to form 'haphazard', which has retained its meaning of randomness or lack of order.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'by chance or risk', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking organization'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking any obvious principle of organization; random or chaotic.
The books were arranged in a haphazard manner on the shelf.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35