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unpredictably-updated

|un-pre-dict-a-bly-up-dat-ed|

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/ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbli-ˈʌpˌdeɪtɪd/

inconsistently updated

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unpredictably-updated' is a compound word formed from 'unpredictable' and 'updated'. 'Unpredictable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'praedicere', where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'dicere' meant 'to say'. 'Updated' comes from the Latin 'up-' meaning 'up' and 'date' from 'datum', meaning 'given'.

Historical Evolution

'Unpredictably-updated' combines the English words 'unpredictable' and 'updated', which have been used in modern English since the 20th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unpredictable' meant 'not able to be predicted', and 'updated' meant 'brought up to date'. Together, they describe something that is updated in an unpredictable manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

updated in a manner that is not predictable or consistent.

The software was unpredictably-updated, causing confusion among users.

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Last updated: 2025/05/23 19:19