suddenly-resolved
|sud-den-ly-re-solved|
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/ˈsʌdənli rɪˈzɑːlvd/
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/ˈsʌdənli rɪˈzɒlvd/
quickly settled
Etymology
Etymology Information
'suddenly-resolved' originates from the combination of 'suddenly' and 'resolved', where 'suddenly' comes from Middle English 'sodein', meaning 'unexpected', and 'resolved' from Latin 'resolvere', meaning 'to loosen or release'.
Historical Evolution
'suddenly' changed from the Middle English word 'sodeinly' and 'resolved' from the Latin 'resolvere', eventually becoming the modern English word 'suddenly-resolved'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'suddenly' meant 'unexpectedly' and 'resolved' meant 'to loosen or release', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'quickly and unexpectedly settled'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/01 07:23
