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unpredictably-established

|un-pre-dict-a-bly-es-tab-lished|

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/ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbli ɪˈstæblɪʃt/

unexpectedly set up

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unpredictably-established' originates from the combination of 'unpredictable' and 'established', where 'unpredictable' comes from Latin 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'predict' meaning 'to declare or tell in advance', and 'established' from Latin 'stabilire' meaning 'to make stable'.

Historical Evolution

'unpredictably-established' evolved from the combination of the words 'unpredictable' and 'established', which were used separately in Middle English and eventually combined in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unpredictable' meant 'not able to be predicted', and 'established' meant 'set up on a firm or permanent basis'. The combination retains these meanings in a compound form.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

established in a manner that is not predictable or expected.

The company's success was unpredictably-established, surprising many in the industry.

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Last updated: 2025/05/22 20:12