unexpectedly-revealed
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-re-vealed|
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli rɪˈviːld/
unexpected disclosure
Etymology
'unexpectedly-revealed' is a compound word formed from 'unexpectedly' and 'revealed'. 'Unexpectedly' originates from the Latin word 'exspectare', meaning 'to look out for', with the prefix 'un-' indicating 'not'. 'Revealed' comes from the Latin 'revelare', meaning 'to unveil'.
'Unexpectedly' evolved from the Middle English 'unexspected', while 'revealed' transitioned from the Old French 'reveler'.
Initially, 'unexpectedly' meant 'not looked for', and 'revealed' meant 'unveiled'. The compound form retains these meanings, emphasizing the surprise element.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
disclosed or made known in a manner that was not anticipated.
The secret was unexpectedly-revealed during the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/06/25 06:56