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expectedly-extended

|ex-pect-ed-ly-ex-tend-ed|

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/ɪkˈspɛktɪdli-ɪkˈstɛndɪd/

anticipated extension

Etymology
Etymology Information

'expectedly-extended' is a compound word formed from 'expectedly' and 'extended'. 'Expectedly' originates from the Latin word 'expectare', meaning 'to look out for', and 'extended' comes from the Latin 'extendere', meaning 'to stretch out'.

Historical Evolution

'expectedly' evolved from the Old French 'expecter', and 'extended' from the Old French 'estendre'. The combination of these words into 'expectedly-extended' is a modern English formation.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'expectedly' meant 'in a manner that was anticipated', and 'extended' meant 'stretched out'. The combination retains these meanings in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describes something that has been extended in a manner that was anticipated or foreseen.

The project was expectedly-extended due to unforeseen circumstances.

Synonyms

predictably-extendedforeseeably-extended

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/11 18:11