expectedly-narrowed
|ex-pect-ed-ly-nar-rowed|
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/ɪkˈspɛktɪdli ˈnær.oʊd/
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/ɪkˈspɛktɪdli ˈnær.əʊd/
(narrow)
limited space or scope
Etymology
Etymology Information
'narrow' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'nearu', where 'nearu' meant 'of little width'.
Historical Evolution
'nearu' transformed into the Middle English word 'narwe', and eventually became the modern English word 'narrow'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'of little width', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been reduced in width or scope in a manner that was anticipated or foreseen.
The path was expectedly-narrowed after the construction.
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Last updated: 2025/06/24 11:06