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unforeseeably

|un-fore-see-a-bly|

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/ˌʌn.fɔːrˈsiː.ə.bəl/

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/ˌʌn.fɔːˈsiː.ə.bəl/

(unforeseeable)

unpredictable

Base Form
unforeseeable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'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'.

Historical Evolution

'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'.

Meaning Changes

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