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unpredictably-led

|un-pre-dict-a-bly-led|

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/ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbli lɛd/

unexpected guidance

Etymology
Etymology Information

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

Historical Evolution

'unpredictable' changed from the Latin word 'praedicere' meaning 'to foretell', and eventually became the modern English word 'unpredictable'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unpredictable' meant 'not able to be predicted', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

characterized by being led in a manner that is not predictable or expected.

The project was unpredictably-led, resulting in unexpected outcomes.

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Last updated: 2025/06/03 14:32