suddenly-made
|sud-den-ly-made|
B2
/ˈsʌdənli meɪd/
unexpectedly created
Etymology
Etymology Information
'suddenly-made' originates from the combination of 'suddenly' and 'made', where 'suddenly' comes from Middle English 'sodein', meaning 'unexpected', and 'made' from Old English 'macian', meaning 'to create'.
Historical Evolution
'suddenly' changed from the Middle English word 'sodein' and eventually became the modern English word 'suddenly'. 'Made' evolved from the Old English 'macian'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'suddenly' meant 'unexpected', and 'made' meant 'to create'. The combination retains the essence of both meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created or formed in an unexpected or abrupt manner.
The suddenly-made decision surprised everyone.
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Last updated: 2025/03/25 17:57
