unanticipatedly
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/ˌʌnænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪdli/
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/ˌʌnænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪdli/
(unanticipated)
unexpectedly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unanticipatedly' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'anticipated,' which comes from Latin 'anticipatus,' meaning 'to take before.'
Historical Evolution
'anticipatus' transformed into the English word 'anticipate,' and eventually became 'unanticipatedly' with the addition of the prefix 'un-' and the suffix '-ly.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not taken before,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unexpectedly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that was not expected or predicted.
The event occurred unanticipatedly, catching everyone off guard.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 20:25