unanticipatedly-delivered
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/ˌʌnænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪdli-dɪˈlɪvərd/
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/ˌʌnænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪdli-dɪˈlɪvəd/
unexpected delivery
Etymology
'unanticipatedly-delivered' originates from the combination of 'unanticipated' and 'delivered'. 'Unanticipated' comes from Latin 'anticipare', meaning 'to take before', with the prefix 'un-' indicating negation. 'Delivered' comes from Old French 'delivrer', meaning 'to set free'.
'Unanticipatedly-delivered' combines the modern English words 'unanticipated' and 'delivered', reflecting a compound adjective form.
Initially, 'unanticipated' meant 'not foreseen', and 'delivered' meant 'brought to a destination'. Together, they convey the idea of something arriving unexpectedly.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
delivered in a manner that was not expected or foreseen.
The package was unanticipatedly-delivered, catching everyone by surprise.
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Last updated: 2025/06/05 01:44