unexpectedly-resolved
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-re-solved|
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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli rɪˈzɑlvd/
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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli rɪˈzɒlvd/
surprising resolution
Etymology
'unexpectedly-resolved' is a compound word formed from 'unexpectedly' and 'resolved'. 'Unexpectedly' originates from the Latin 'ex-' meaning 'out of' and 'spectare' meaning 'to look'. 'Resolved' comes from the Latin 'resolvere', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'solvere' meant 'to loosen'.
'Unexpectedly' evolved from the Old French 'despecter', while 'resolved' transitioned from the Old French 'resolver'.
Initially, 'unexpectedly' meant 'not foreseen', and 'resolved' meant 'loosened'. Over time, they combined to describe a surprising resolution.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a situation or problem that has been settled or concluded in a surprising or unforeseen manner.
The mystery was unexpectedly-resolved by a simple clue.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 00:58