unusually-structured
|un-usual-ly-struc-tured|
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/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli ˈstrʌktʃərd/
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/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli ˈstrʌktʃəd/
Atypical structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'unusually-structured' is a compound adjective formed by combining 'unusually' and 'structured'. 'Unusually' originates from 'usual', which comes from Latin 'usualis', meaning 'customary'. 'Structured' comes from 'structure', which originates from Latin 'structura', meaning 'a fitting together, building'.
Historical Evolution
'Unusually' evolved from Middle English 'usual', and 'structured' evolved from Middle English 'structuren'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'unusually' meant 'not usual', and 'structured' meant 'arranged in a definite pattern'. The combined form retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/04 04:00
