unexpectedly-completed
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-com-plet-ed|
B2
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli kəmˈpliːtɪd/
unexpected finish
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unexpectedly-completed' originates from the combination of 'unexpectedly' and 'completed', where 'unexpectedly' is derived from 'unexpected', meaning 'not anticipated', and 'completed' from 'complete', meaning 'finished'.
Historical Evolution
'unexpectedly' evolved from the Old French word 'despecter', and 'completed' from the Latin 'completus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'unexpectedly' meant 'not foreseen', and 'completed' meant 'finished'. The combined form retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
finished or accomplished in a manner that was not anticipated.
The project was unexpectedly-completed ahead of schedule.
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Last updated: 2025/06/30 12:10