unexpectedly-stopped
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-stopped|
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli stɒpt/
(unexpectedly-stop)
sudden halt
Etymology
'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'.
'unexpectedly' evolved from the Old English 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'expect' from Latin 'expectare', while 'stopped' comes from the Old English 'stoppian'.
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
