unanticipated
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/ˌʌnænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪd/
(anticipate)
expectedly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unanticipated' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'anticipate', which comes from Latin 'anticipare', meaning 'to take before'.
Historical Evolution
'anticipare' transformed into the French word 'anticiper', and eventually became the modern English word 'anticipate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take before', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to expect or predict'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not expected or predicted.
The unanticipated storm caused widespread damage.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40