unexpectedly-proven
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-pro-ven|
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli ˈpruːvən/
surprisingly confirmed
Etymology
'unexpectedly-proven' originates from the combination of 'unexpectedly' and 'proven', where 'unexpectedly' comes from 'unexpected', meaning 'not anticipated', and 'proven' is the past participle of 'prove', meaning 'to demonstrate the truth or existence of something'.
'unexpectedly' evolved from the Old English 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'expected', while 'proven' comes from the Old English 'prōfian', meaning 'to test'.
Initially, 'unexpectedly' meant 'not foreseen', and 'proven' meant 'tested and confirmed'. Together, they convey the idea of something being confirmed in an unforeseen manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
something that has been shown to be true or valid in a surprising or unforeseen manner.
The theory was unexpectedly-proven correct by the new data.
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