surprisingly-positioned
|sur-prise-ing-ly-po-si-tioned|
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/sərˈpraɪzɪŋli pəˈzɪʃənd/
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/səˈpraɪzɪŋli pəˈzɪʃənd/
(surprising)
unexpected placement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'surprising' originates from the Old French 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 cause wonder or astonishment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
positioned in a way that is unexpected or not anticipated.
The vase was surprisingly-positioned on the edge of the table.
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Last updated: 2025/03/17 01:30