unusually-hidden
|un-usual-ly-hid-den|
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/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli ˈhɪdən/
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/ʌnˈjuːʒʊəli ˈhɪdən/
concealed in an uncommon way
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'unusually-hidden' combines 'unusual,' from Latin 'unus' meaning 'one' and 'solus' meaning 'alone,' with 'hidden,' from Old English 'hydan,' meaning 'to hide.'
Historical Evolution
'Unusual' evolved from Middle English 'unusual' and 'hidden' from Old English 'hydan,' eventually forming the modern English compound 'unusually-hidden.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'unusual' meant 'not common,' and 'hidden' meant 'concealed.' The compound 'unusually-hidden' retains these meanings, emphasizing concealment in an uncommon manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/05 16:53
