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unexpectedly-changed

|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-changed|

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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli tʃeɪndʒd/

unforeseen alteration

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unexpectedly-changed' originates from the combination of 'unexpectedly' and 'changed'. 'Unexpectedly' comes from 'unexpected', which is derived from Latin 'ex-' meaning 'out of' and 'pectare' meaning 'to look'. 'Changed' comes from Old French 'changier', which is from Latin 'cambiare' meaning 'to exchange'.

Historical Evolution

'Unexpectedly' evolved from Middle English 'unexpectid', while 'changed' evolved from Middle English 'chaungen'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unexpectedly' meant 'not looked for', and 'changed' meant 'to make different'. Over time, they combined to describe something altered without prior notice.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

altered in a manner that was not anticipated.

The weather unexpectedly-changed from sunny to stormy.

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Last updated: 2025/03/25 00:10