strangely-related
|strange-ly-re-lat-ed|
B2
/ˈstreɪndʒli rɪˈleɪtɪd/
unusual connection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'strangely' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'strange,' where 'estrange' meant 'foreign or unfamiliar.'
Historical Evolution
'strange' changed from the Old French word 'estrange' and eventually became the modern English word 'strange.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'foreign or unfamiliar,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unusual or unexpected.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
connected or associated in an unusual or unexpected way.
The two events were strangely-related, though they seemed unrelated at first.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 20:36