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suddenly-completed

|sud-den-ly-com-plet-ed|

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/ˈsʌdənli kəmˈpliːtɪd/

abruptly finished

Etymology
Etymology Information

'suddenly-completed' originates from the combination of 'suddenly' and 'completed'. 'Suddenly' comes from Middle English 'sodein', from Old French 'soudain', from Latin 'subitaneus', meaning 'unexpected'. 'Completed' comes from Latin 'completus', past participle of 'complere', meaning 'to fill up'.

Historical Evolution

'Suddenly' changed from the Old French word 'soudain' and eventually became the modern English word 'suddenly'. 'Completed' evolved from the Latin 'completus' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'suddenly' meant 'unexpected', and 'completed' meant 'filled up'. Over time, 'suddenly-completed' evolved to mean 'finished abruptly'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

finished or accomplished in an unexpected or abrupt manner.

The project was suddenly-completed after the team worked overnight.

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Last updated: 2025/06/14 11:07