unseasonably
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/ʌnˈsiːzənəbli/
(unseasonable)
not typical for the season
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unseasonably' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'seasonable', which comes from the Latin 'sationem', meaning 'a sowing, planting'.
Historical Evolution
'unseasonably' evolved from the Middle English 'unseasonable', which was used to describe something not appropriate for the season.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not appropriate for the season', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not typical for the season.
The weather was unseasonably warm for December.
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Last updated: 2025/02/06 02:20