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unexpectedly-formed

|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-formed|

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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli fɔrmd/

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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli fɔːmd/

unexpected creation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unexpectedly-formed' originates from the combination of 'unexpectedly' and 'formed'. 'Unexpectedly' comes from 'unexpected', which is derived from the Latin 'ex-' meaning 'out of' and 'pectare' meaning 'to look'. 'Formed' comes from the Latin 'formare', meaning 'to shape'.

Historical Evolution

'Unexpectedly' evolved from the Old French 'despecter', which transformed into the Middle English 'expecten', eventually becoming 'expect'. 'Formed' remained relatively unchanged from its Latin roots.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unexpectedly' meant 'not looked for', and 'formed' meant 'shaped'. Over time, 'unexpectedly-formed' came to mean 'created in an unforeseen manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or developed in a manner that was not anticipated or foreseen.

The unexpectedly-formed alliance between the two companies surprised everyone.

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Last updated: 2025/03/14 18:31