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unexpectedly-found

|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-found|

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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli faʊnd/

unexpected discovery

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unexpectedly-found' originates from the combination of 'unexpectedly' and 'found', where 'unexpectedly' is derived from 'unexpected', meaning 'not anticipated', and 'found' is the past participle of 'find', meaning 'to discover'.

Historical Evolution

'unexpectedly' evolved from the Old English 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'expect', which came from Latin 'expectare', meaning 'to look out for'. 'Found' comes from the Old English 'findan', meaning 'to discover'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unexpectedly' meant 'not anticipated', and 'found' meant 'discovered'. Together, they convey the idea of something being discovered without prior anticipation.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

discovered or encountered without prior anticipation or planning.

The treasure was unexpectedly-found during the excavation.

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Last updated: 2025/04/15 22:20