surprisingly-changed
|sur-prise-ing-ly-changed|
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/sərˈpraɪzɪŋli tʃeɪndʒd/
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/səˈpraɪzɪŋli tʃeɪndʒd/
(surprise)
unexpected astonishment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'surprise' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'surprendre,' where 'sur-' meant 'over' and 'prendre' meant 'to take.'
Historical Evolution
'surprendre' transformed into the Middle English word 'surprisen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'surprise.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take over or capture,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to astonish or amaze.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having undergone an unexpected transformation.
The landscape was surprisingly-changed after the storm.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 14:31