strangely-separated
|strange-ly-sep-a-rated|
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/ˈstreɪndʒli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
oddly divided
Etymology
Etymology Information
'strangely-separated' originates from the combination of 'strange' and 'separate,' where 'strange' meant 'unusual' and 'separate' meant 'to divide or set apart.'
Historical Evolution
'strange' and 'separate' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'strangely-separated.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'unusually divided,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
unusually or oddly divided or set apart.
The strangely-separated rooms in the house made it difficult to navigate.
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Last updated: 2025/03/23 16:27