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expectedly-taken

|ex-pect-ed-ly-tak-en|

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/ɪkˈspɛktɪdli ˈteɪkən/

anticipated occupation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'expectedly-taken' is a compound word formed from 'expectedly' and 'taken'. 'Expectedly' originates from the Latin word 'expectare', meaning 'to look out for', and 'taken' is the past participle of 'take', which comes from the Old English 'tacan', meaning 'to seize'.

Historical Evolution

'expectedly' evolved from the Latin 'expectare' through Old French 'expecter', and 'taken' evolved from the Old English 'tacan'. The combination of these words into 'expectedly-taken' is a modern English formation.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'expectedly' meant 'in a manner that is anticipated', and 'taken' meant 'seized or occupied'. The combination retains these meanings in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

in a manner that is anticipated or foreseen, something that is taken or occupied as expected.

The seat was expectedly-taken by the time I arrived.

Synonyms

predictably-occupiedforeseeably-claimed

Antonyms

unexpectedly-vacantsurprisingly-empty

Last updated: 2025/07/18 12:15