surprisingly-revealed
|sur-prise-ing-ly-re-vealed|
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/sərˈpraɪzɪŋli rɪˈviːld/
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/səˈpraɪzɪŋli rɪˈviːld/
(surprise)
unexpected astonishment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reveal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'revelare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'velare' meant 'to cover.'
Historical Evolution
'revelare' transformed into the Old French word 'reveler,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reveal' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to uncover or unveil,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
something that is unexpectedly disclosed or made known.
The surprisingly-revealed secret changed everything.
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Last updated: 2025/06/05 19:26