unexpectedly-restored
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-re-stored|
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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli rɪˈstɔrd/
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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli rɪˈstɔːd/
unexpected return to original state
Etymology
'unexpectedly-restored' originates from the combination of 'unexpectedly' and 'restored'. 'Unexpectedly' comes from 'unexpected', which is derived from Latin 'ex-' meaning 'out of' and 'spectare' meaning 'to look'. 'Restored' comes from Latin 'restaurare', meaning 'to renew'.
'unexpectedly-restored' combines the adverb 'unexpectedly' and the past participle 'restored', forming a compound adjective.
Initially, 'unexpectedly' meant 'not foreseen', and 'restored' meant 'brought back'. Together, they convey the idea of something being returned to its original state without prior anticipation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
returned to a previous state or condition in an unforeseen manner.
The ancient painting was unexpectedly-restored to its original glory.
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Last updated: 2025/07/18 18:29