unexpectedly-released
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-re-leased|
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli rɪˈliːst/
suddenly available
Etymology
'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'.
'unexpectedly-released' combines the adverb 'unexpectedly' with the past participle 'released', forming a compound adjective.
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.
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Last updated: 2025/07/24 22:06
