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surprisingly-formed

|sur-prise-ing-ly-formed|

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/sərˈpraɪzɪŋli fɔrmd/

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/səˈpraɪzɪŋli fɔːmd/

unexpected shape

Etymology
Etymology Information

'surprisingly-formed' originates from the English word 'surprise,' which comes from the Old French 'surprendre,' meaning 'to overtake.' The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs, and 'formed' is derived from the Latin 'formare,' meaning 'to shape.'

Historical Evolution

'surprendre' transformed into the Middle English word 'surprisen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'surprise.' The word 'formed' has remained relatively unchanged from its Latin origins.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'surprise' meant 'to overtake or capture,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unexpected.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a shape or structure that is unexpected or unusual.

The sculpture was surprisingly-formed, capturing everyone's attention.

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Last updated: 2025/03/15 11:33