unexpectedly-halted
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-halt-ed|
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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli ˈhɔltɪd/
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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli ˈhɔːltɪd/
(halt)
stop
Etymology
Etymology Information
'halt' originates from Old High German, specifically the word 'haltan,' where 'halt' meant 'to stop or hold.'
Historical Evolution
'haltan' transformed into the Middle English word 'halten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'halt.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stop or hold,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
stopped suddenly and without warning.
The project was unexpectedly-halted due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Last updated: 2025/06/14 09:25