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unexpectedly-stopped

|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-stopped|

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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli stɒpt/

(unexpectedly-stop)

sudden halt

Base FormAdjective
unexpectedly-stopunexpectedly-stopped
Etymology
Etymology Information

'unexpectedly-stopped' originates from the combination of 'unexpectedly' and 'stopped', where 'unexpectedly' is derived from 'unexpected', meaning 'not anticipated', and 'stopped' from 'stop', meaning 'to cease movement'.

Historical Evolution

'unexpectedly' evolved from the Old English 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'expect' from Latin 'expectare', while 'stopped' comes from the Old English 'stoppian'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unexpectedly' meant 'not foreseen', and 'stopped' meant 'ceased movement'. Together, they convey the idea of a sudden halt.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

suddenly ceased or halted without prior notice or anticipation.

The train unexpectedly-stopped in the middle of the journey.

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Last updated: 2025/05/28 05:06