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accidentally-accepted

|ac-ci-den-tal-ly-ac-cept-ed|

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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli-əkˈsɛptɪd/

unintentional acceptance

Etymology
Etymology Information

'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'.

Historical Evolution

'accidentally' evolved from the Latin 'accidentalis' through Old French 'accidentel', and 'accepted' from Latin 'acceptare' through Old French 'accepter'.

Meaning Changes

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