surprisingly-exposed
|sur-pris-ing-ly-ex-posed|
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/sərˈpraɪzɪŋli ɪkˈspoʊzd/
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/səˈpraɪzɪŋli ɪkˈspəʊzd/
(expose)
revealing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'expose' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'exponere,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'ponere' meant 'to place.'
Historical Evolution
'exponere' transformed into the Old French word 'exposer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'expose' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place out or set forth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reveal or uncover.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
being unexpectedly revealed or uncovered, often in a way that is surprising or shocking.
The ancient ruins were surprisingly-exposed after the storm cleared the debris.
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Last updated: 2025/06/09 09:34