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English

unexpectedly-moved

|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-moved|

B2

/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli muːvd/

unforeseen relocation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unexpectedly-moved' originates from the combination of 'unexpectedly' and 'moved', where 'unexpectedly' is derived from 'unexpected', meaning 'not anticipated', and 'moved' from 'move', meaning 'to change position'.

Historical Evolution

'unexpectedly' changed from the Old English word 'unexpeced' and 'moved' from the Old English 'mōfan', eventually becoming the modern English word 'unexpectedly-moved'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unexpectedly' meant 'not foreseen', and 'moved' meant 'to change position', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having been moved in a manner that was not anticipated or foreseen.

The sculpture was unexpectedly-moved to a new location overnight.

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Last updated: 2025/05/11 02:58