unexpectedly-located
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-lo-cat-ed|
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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli ˈloʊkeɪtɪd/
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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli ˈləʊkeɪtɪd/
unexpected placement
Etymology
'unexpectedly-located' originates from the combination of 'unexpectedly' and 'located'. 'Unexpectedly' comes from 'unexpected', which is derived from the Latin 'ex-' meaning 'out of' and 'pectare' meaning 'to look'. 'Located' comes from the Latin 'locare', meaning 'to place'.
'unexpectedly-located' is a modern English compound adjective formed by combining 'unexpectedly' and 'located'.
Initially, 'unexpectedly' meant 'not expected', and 'located' meant 'placed'. Together, they describe something placed in an unforeseen location.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
situated in a place that was not anticipated or foreseen.
The treasure was unexpectedly-located in the old barn.
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Last updated: 2025/03/17 21:29