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anticipatedly

|an/tic/i/pat/ed/ly|

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/ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪdli/

(anticipate)

expectedly

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'anticipatedly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'anticipatus,' where 'ante-' meant 'before' and 'capere' meant 'to take.'

Historical Evolution

'anticipatus' transformed into the French word 'anticiper,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anticipate' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to take before,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to expect or predict.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is expected or predicted.

The event unfolded anticipatedly, with no surprises.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35