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unforeseeably-released

|un-fore-see-a-bly-re-leased|

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/ˌʌnfɔrˈsiəbli rɪˈlist/

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/ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːəbli rɪˈliːst/

unexpected release

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unforeseeably-released' originates from the combination of 'unforeseeably' and 'released'. 'Unforeseeably' is derived from 'un-' meaning 'not', 'foresee' meaning 'to see beforehand', and '-ably' indicating manner. 'Released' comes from the Old French 'reles', meaning 'to let go'.

Historical Evolution

'Unforeseeably' evolved from the Middle English 'unforseen', while 'released' transformed from the Old French 'reles' to the modern English 'release'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unforeseeably' meant 'in a manner not seen beforehand', and 'released' meant 'to let go'. The combined term retains these meanings in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

released in a manner that could not have been predicted or anticipated.

The gas was unforeseeably-released during the experiment.

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Last updated: 2025/07/05 14:17