unusually-linked
|un-usual-ly-linked|
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/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli-lɪŋkt/
unexpected connection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unusually-linked' originates from the combination of 'unusual' and 'linked', where 'unusual' means 'not common' and 'linked' means 'connected'.
Historical Evolution
'Unusual' comes from the Latin word 'inusitatus', and 'linked' comes from the Old English 'hlencan'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'unusual' meant 'not in common use', and 'linked' meant 'to join or connect'. Over time, 'unusually-linked' evolved to mean 'connected in an uncommon way'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
connected in a manner that is not common or expected.
The two events were unusually-linked, causing much speculation.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 18:59