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unpremeditated

|un/pre/med/i/tat/ed|

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/ˌʌnpriˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

spontaneous action

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unpremeditated' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'premeditated,' which comes from Latin 'praemeditatus,' where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'meditari' meant 'to consider.'

Historical Evolution

'premeditated' changed from the Latin word 'praemeditatus' and eventually became the modern English word 'premeditated.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'considered beforehand,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'planned in advance.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not planned or thought out in advance; spontaneous.

His unpremeditated response surprised everyone.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35