unexpectedly
|un/ex/pect/ed/ly|
B2
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/
(unexpected)
not expected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unexpectedly' originates from the Latin word 'exspectare,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'spectare' meant 'to look.'
Historical Evolution
'exspectare' transformed into the Old French word 'espexter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'expect' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to look out for,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not anticipated.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that was not anticipated or foreseen.
The meeting ended unexpectedly early.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39