unexpectedly-validated
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-val-i-dat-ed|
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli-ˈvælɪˌdeɪtɪd/
surprising confirmation
Etymology
'unexpectedly-validated' originates from the combination of 'unexpectedly' and 'validated'. 'Unexpectedly' comes from 'unexpected', which is derived from the Latin 'ex-' meaning 'out of' and 'spectare' meaning 'to look'. 'Validated' comes from the Latin 'validus', meaning 'strong' or 'effective'.
'unexpectedly' evolved from the Old French 'despecter', and 'validated' from the Latin 'validare'. The combination of these words into 'unexpectedly-validated' is a modern English construct.
Initially, 'unexpectedly' meant 'not expected', and 'validated' meant 'made valid'. Together, they convey the idea of something being confirmed in an unforeseen way.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been confirmed or proven true in a surprising or unforeseen manner.
The theory was unexpectedly-validated by the new research findings.
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Last updated: 2025/07/16 05:01