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unusually-delivered

|un-usual-ly-de-liv-ered|

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/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli-dɪˈlɪvərd/

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/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli-dɪˈlɪvəd/

(deliver)

transporting to a destination

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'unusually-delivered' originates from the combination of 'unusual' and 'deliver', where 'unusual' means 'not usual' and 'deliver' means 'to bring or transport to the intended recipient'.

Historical Evolution

'unusual' changed from the Old French word 'usuel' and 'deliver' from the Old French 'delivrer', eventually becoming the modern English words 'unusual' and 'deliver'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unusual' meant 'not common' and 'deliver' meant 'to set free', but over time, they evolved into their current meanings of 'not typical' and 'to transport to a recipient'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

delivered in a manner that is not typical or expected.

The package was unusually-delivered, arriving at midnight.

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Last updated: 2025/05/18 15:55