unforeseeably
|un-fore-see-a-bly|
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/ˌʌn.fɔːrˈsiː.ə.bəl/
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/ˌʌn.fɔːˈsiː.ə.bəl/
(unforeseeable)
unpredictable
Etymology
'unforeseeably' originates from English, specifically from the word 'unforeseeable' with the adverbial suffix '-ly', where 'un-' means 'not', 'foresee' means 'to see beforehand', and '-able' means 'capable of'.
'unforeseeable' was formed in English by combining 'un-' + 'foresee' + '-able', and 'unforeseeably' was later formed by adding '-ly' to create the adverb. It eventually became the modern English word 'unforeseeably'.
Initially, it meant 'in a manner that cannot be foreseen', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that cannot be predicted or foreseen.
The event unfolded unforeseeably, surprising everyone.
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Last updated: 2025/08/01 05:46
