unexpectedly-created
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-cre-at-ed|
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli-kriˈeɪtɪd/
unexpected formation
Etymology
'unexpectedly-created' originates from the combination of 'unexpectedly' and 'created'. 'Unexpectedly' comes from 'unexpected', which is derived from Latin 'ex-' meaning 'out of' and 'pectare' meaning 'to look'. 'Created' comes from Latin 'creare', meaning 'to make, bring forth'.
'unexpectedly' evolved from the Old French 'despecter', which transformed into Middle English 'expecten', and eventually became 'unexpected'. 'Created' evolved from the Latin 'creare', through Old French 'creer', and into Middle English 'create'.
Initially, 'unexpectedly' meant 'not looked for', and 'created' meant 'brought into existence'. The combined term 'unexpectedly-created' retains these meanings, emphasizing the surprise element in creation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
formed or brought into existence in a manner that was not anticipated.
The unexpectedly-created alliance between the two companies surprised everyone.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 12:38
