accidentally-accepted
|ac-ci-den-tal-ly-ac-cept-ed|
/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli-əkˈsɛptɪd/
unintentional acceptance
Etymology
'accidentally-accepted' originates from the combination of 'accidentally' and 'accepted', where 'accidentally' comes from Latin 'accidentalis', meaning 'happening by chance', and 'accepted' from Latin 'acceptare', meaning 'to receive willingly'.
'accidentally' evolved from the Latin 'accidentalis' through Old French 'accidentel', and 'accepted' from Latin 'acceptare' through Old French 'accepter'.
Initially, 'accidentally' meant 'by chance', and 'accepted' meant 'received willingly'. The combined form 'accidentally-accepted' retains these meanings, indicating acceptance by chance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
accepted by chance or without intention.
The invitation was accidentally-accepted due to a misunderstanding.
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Last updated: 2025/06/12 14:38
