Surprisal Definition
sər-prīzəl
noun
The act of surprising or the state of being surprised.
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(obsolete) A sudden coming-upon someone or something unexpectedly or unawares. [17th c.]
How to secure the lady from surprisal. "” Milton.
Because death is uncertain, let us prevent its surprisal. "” Barrow.
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(obsolete) A surprising event or occurrence. [17th-19th c.]
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Noun
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surprisal
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surprisalsOrigin of Surprisal
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From surprise +"Ž -al.
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