suddenly-changed
|sud-den-ly-changed|
/ˈsʌdənli tʃeɪndʒd/
rapid transformation
Etymology
'suddenly' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'sodeynly,' where 'sodeyn' meant 'unexpected.' 'Change' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'changier,' where 'changier' meant 'to alter or exchange.'
'sodeynly' transformed into the modern English word 'suddenly,' and 'changier' evolved into 'change' through Middle English.
Initially, 'suddenly' meant 'unexpectedly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage. 'Change' initially meant 'to alter or exchange,' and this meaning has also remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having undergone a rapid or unexpected transformation.
The weather was suddenly-changed from sunny to stormy.
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Last updated: 2025/03/20 22:28
