predictably-disclosed
|pre-dict-a-bly-dis-closed|
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/prɪˈdɪktəbli dɪsˈkloʊzd/
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/prɪˈdɪktəbli dɪsˈkləʊzd/
(disclose)
revealing information
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disclose' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'disclosen,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'closen' meant 'to close.'
Historical Evolution
'disclosen' transformed into the modern English word 'disclose' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to open or uncover,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reveal or make known.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
revealed or made known in a manner that was expected or anticipated.
The predictably-disclosed information did not surprise the audience.
Synonyms
expectedly-revealedanticipatedly-unveiled
Antonyms
unexpectedly-hiddensurprisingly-concealed
Last updated: 2025/07/13 14:06