unexpectedly-paused
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-paused|
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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli-pɔzd/
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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli-pɔːzd/
sudden halt
Etymology
'unexpectedly-paused' is a compound word formed from 'unexpectedly' and 'paused'. 'Unexpectedly' originates from the Latin 'ex-' meaning 'out of' and 'pectare' meaning 'to look for'. 'Paused' comes from the Latin 'pausa', meaning 'a halt'.
'Unexpectedly' evolved from the Old French 'despecier', while 'paused' transitioned from the Old French 'pauser'.
Initially, 'unexpectedly' meant 'not looked for', and 'paused' meant 'a temporary stop'. Together, they convey a sudden halt.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
a state of being stopped or halted without prior notice or anticipation.
The video unexpectedly-paused during the presentation.
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Last updated: 2025/05/19 17:02