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suddenly-fixed

|sud-den-ly-fixed|

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/ˈsʌdənli-fɪkst/

abrupt resolution

Etymology
Etymology Information

'suddenly-fixed' originates from the combination of 'suddenly' and 'fixed', where 'suddenly' comes from Middle English 'sodein', meaning 'unexpected', and 'fixed' from Latin 'fixus', meaning 'fastened'.

Historical Evolution

'suddenly' changed from the Middle English word 'sodein' and 'fixed' from the Latin word 'fixus', eventually becoming the modern English word 'suddenly-fixed'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'suddenly' meant 'unexpectedly', and 'fixed' meant 'fastened', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'abruptly resolved'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

a state or condition that has been abruptly resolved or stabilized.

The problem was suddenly-fixed after the technician's visit.

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Last updated: 2025/05/01 11:47