unexpectedly-raised
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-raised|
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli reɪzd/
sudden increase
Etymology
'unexpectedly-raised' originates from the combination of 'unexpectedly' and 'raised', where 'unexpectedly' comes from 'unexpected', meaning 'not anticipated', and 'raised' from 'raise', meaning 'to lift or elevate'.
'unexpectedly' evolved from the Old English 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'expect' from Latin 'expectare', while 'raised' comes from the Old Norse 'reisa'.
Initially, 'unexpectedly' meant 'not foreseen', and 'raised' meant 'lifted'. Together, they convey a sudden increase or elevation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
suddenly elevated or increased without prior anticipation.
The unexpectedly-raised prices caught everyone off guard.
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Last updated: 2025/06/24 13:05
