unforeseenly-broadened
|un-fore-seen-ly-broad-ened|
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/ˌʌnfɔrˈsiːnli ˈbrɔːdnd/
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/ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːnli ˈbrɔːdnd/
(broaden)
make wider
Etymology
Etymology Information
'broaden' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'brādian,' where 'brād' meant 'wide.'
Historical Evolution
'brādian' transformed into the Middle English word 'broaden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'broaden.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make wide,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
expanded or widened in a manner that was not anticipated.
The project scope was unforeseenly-broadened, leading to additional costs.
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Last updated: 2025/06/24 09:58