haphazardly
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/hæpˈhæzərdli/
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/hæpˈhæzədli/
(haphazard)
randomly organized
Etymology
Etymology Information
'haphazard' originates from the English word 'hap,' meaning 'chance,' and 'hazard,' meaning 'risk or danger.'
Historical Evolution
The word 'haphazard' evolved from the combination of 'hap' and 'hazard' in Middle English, eventually forming the modern English word 'haphazardly.'
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
Adverb 1
in a manner lacking any obvious principle of organization.
The books were stacked haphazardly on the shelf.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35