unexpectedly-constructed
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-con-struct-ed|
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
unexpectedly built
Etymology
'unexpectedly-constructed' originates from the combination of 'unexpectedly' and 'constructed'. 'Unexpectedly' comes from 'unexpected', which is derived from the Latin 'ex-' meaning 'out of' and 'pectare' meaning 'to look'. 'Constructed' comes from the Latin 'constructus', past participle of 'construere', meaning 'to build together'.
'Unexpectedly' evolved from the Middle English 'unexpectid', while 'constructed' evolved from the Middle English 'constructen'.
Initially, 'unexpectedly' meant 'not looked for', and 'constructed' meant 'built'. Over time, the combination has come to mean 'built in an unforeseen manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or formed in a manner that was not anticipated or foreseen.
The bridge was unexpectedly-constructed, surprising the local residents.
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