suddenly-corrected
|sud-den-ly-cor-rect-ed|
C1
/ˈsʌdənli kəˈrɛktɪd/
abrupt correction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'suddenly-corrected' originates from the combination of 'suddenly' and 'corrected', where 'suddenly' means 'quickly and unexpectedly' and 'corrected' means 'made right or accurate'.
Historical Evolution
'suddenly-corrected' is a modern English compound adjective formed by combining the adverb 'suddenly' with the past participle 'corrected'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'corrected in a sudden manner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been corrected in an abrupt or unexpected manner.
The document was suddenly-corrected before the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 18:34