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unforeseen-completion

|un-fore-seen-com-ple-tion|

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/ˌʌnfɔrˈsiːn kəmˈpliːʃən/

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/ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːn kəmˈpliːʃən/

unexpected conclusion

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unforeseen-completion' originates from the combination of 'unforeseen' and 'completion'. 'Unforeseen' comes from Old English 'unforseon', where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'forseon' meant 'to see'. 'Completion' comes from Latin 'completio', where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'plere' meant 'to fill'.

Historical Evolution

'Unforeseen' changed from the Old English word 'unforseon' and 'completion' from the Latin word 'completio', eventually forming the modern English term 'unforeseen-completion'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unforeseen' meant 'not seen or anticipated', and 'completion' meant 'the act of finishing'. Together, they evolved to mean 'an unexpected conclusion'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the unexpected or unanticipated conclusion or finishing of a task or event.

The unforeseen-completion of the project surprised everyone.

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Last updated: 2025/07/19 08:22