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foreseeably-veiled

|fore-see-a-bly-veiled|

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/fɔrˈsiːəbli veɪld/

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/fɔːˈsiːəbli veɪld/

predictably hidden

Etymology
Etymology Information

'foreseeably-veiled' originates from the combination of 'foreseeably' and 'veiled'. 'Foreseeably' comes from 'foresee', which originates from Old English 'foreseon', meaning 'to see beforehand'. 'Veiled' comes from the Old French 'veile', meaning 'to cover or conceal'.

Historical Evolution

'foreseeably' evolved from the Old English 'foreseon', while 'veiled' transformed from the Old French 'veile'. Together, they formed the modern English term 'foreseeably-veiled'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'foreseeably' meant 'in a manner that can be predicted', and 'veiled' meant 'covered'. Together, they evolved to mean 'concealed in a predictable manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concealed or hidden in a manner that can be anticipated or predicted.

The company's intentions were foreseeably-veiled, making it difficult for investors to trust them.

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Last updated: 2025/07/09 12:56