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English

unexpectedly-released

|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-re-leased|

B2

/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli rɪˈliːst/

suddenly available

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unexpectedly-released' originates from the combination of 'unexpectedly' and 'released', where 'unexpectedly' comes from 'unexpected', meaning 'not anticipated', and 'released' from 'release', meaning 'to set free'.

Historical Evolution

'unexpectedly-released' combines the adverb 'unexpectedly' with the past participle 'released', forming a compound adjective.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unexpectedly' meant 'not expected', and 'released' meant 'set free'. Together, they convey the idea of something being set free without prior notice.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

suddenly made available or set free without prior notice.

The unexpectedly-released album topped the charts within hours.

Synonyms

suddenly-releasedunforeseenly-launched

Antonyms

planned-releasescheduled-release

Last updated: 2025/07/24 22:06