foreseen-formed
|fore-seen-formed|
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/fɔrˈsiːn fɔrmd/
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/fɔːˈsiːn fɔːmd/
(foresee)
predict in advance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'foreseen' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'foreseon,' where 'fore-' meant 'before' and 'seon' meant 'to see.'
Historical Evolution
'foreseon' transformed into the Middle English word 'forseen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'foreseen.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to see beforehand,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
formed in a manner that was anticipated or predicted.
The outcome was foreseen-formed, as the experts had predicted.
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Last updated: 2025/03/17 05:43