suddenly-settled
|sud-den-ly-set-tled|
/ˈsʌdənli ˈsɛtəld/
abrupt resolution
Etymology
'suddenly-settled' is a compound word formed from 'suddenly' and 'settled'. 'Suddenly' originates from Middle English 'sodeinly', derived from Old French 'soudain', meaning 'unexpected'. 'Settled' comes from Old English 'setlan', meaning 'to place or arrange'.
The phrase 'suddenly-settled' combines the adverb 'suddenly' and the past participle 'settled' to describe a state of abrupt resolution.
Initially, 'suddenly' meant 'unexpectedly' and 'settled' meant 'to place or arrange'. Together, they convey a sense of unexpected resolution.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having become stable or resolved in an unexpected or abrupt manner.
The dispute was suddenly-settled after the unexpected agreement.
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