suddenly-improved
|sud-den-ly-im-proved|
/ˈsʌdənli ɪmˈpruːvd/
unexpected enhancement
Etymology
'suddenly-improved' originates from the combination of 'suddenly' and 'improved', where 'suddenly' comes from Middle English 'sodein', meaning 'unexpected', and 'improved' from Latin 'improbare', meaning 'to make better'.
'suddenly' changed from the Middle English word 'sodein' and 'improved' from the Latin 'improbare', eventually forming the modern English compound adjective 'suddenly-improved'.
Initially, 'suddenly' meant 'unexpectedly' and 'improved' meant 'made better', and together they convey the idea of an unexpected enhancement.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having undergone a rapid and unexpected enhancement or betterment.
The team's performance was suddenly-improved after the new coach took over.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 04:34