suddenly-updated
|sud-den-ly-up-dat-ed|
/ˈsʌdənli-ˈʌpˌdeɪtɪd/
abrupt change
Etymology
'suddenly-updated' originates from the combination of 'suddenly' and 'updated', where 'suddenly' means 'quickly and unexpectedly' and 'updated' means 'made more modern or current'.
'suddenly' comes from Middle English 'sodein', and 'updated' is derived from the verb 'update', which has its roots in the 20th century.
Initially, 'suddenly' meant 'immediate', and 'updated' meant 'brought up to date'. Together, they convey the idea of an immediate change to a more current state.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to something that has been updated in an unexpected or abrupt manner.
The software was suddenly-updated, causing confusion among users.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 08:12
