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accidentally-aided

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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli ˈeɪdɪd/

helped by chance

Etymology
Etymology Information

'accidentally-aided' originates from the combination of 'accidentally' and 'aided', where 'accidentally' comes from Latin 'accidentalis', meaning 'happening by chance', and 'aided' from Old French 'aidier', meaning 'to help'.

Historical Evolution

'accidentally' changed from the Latin word 'accidentalis' and 'aided' from the Old French word 'aidier', eventually forming the modern English term 'accidentally-aided'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'accidentally' meant 'by chance' and 'aided' meant 'helped', and together they evolved to mean 'helped by chance'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

helped or assisted by chance or without intention.

The project was accidentally-aided by a sudden influx of volunteers.

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Last updated: 2025/06/28 03:30