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expectedly-transformed

|ex-pect-ed-ly-trans-formed|

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/ɪkˈspɛktɪdli-trænsˈfɔrmd/

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/ɪkˈspɛktɪdli-trænsˈfɔːmd/

anticipated change

Etymology
Etymology Information

'expectedly-transformed' originates from the combination of 'expectedly' and 'transformed', where 'expectedly' is derived from the Latin 'expectare', meaning 'to look out for', and 'transformed' from the Latin 'transformare', meaning 'to change in form'.

Historical Evolution

'expectedly-transformed' combines the adverb 'expectedly' and the past participle 'transformed', both of which have roots in Latin and have been used in English since the Middle Ages.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'expectedly' meant 'in a manner that was anticipated', and 'transformed' meant 'changed in form'. Together, they convey the idea of a change that was anticipated.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

changed or altered in a manner that was anticipated or foreseen.

The project was expectedly-transformed after the new management took over.

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Last updated: 2025/05/11 18:55