accidentally-cancelled
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli ˈkænsəld/
(cancel)
annul or call off
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cancel' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'cancellare,' where 'cancellus' meant 'lattice.'
Historical Evolution
'cancellare' transformed into the Old French word 'canceller,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cancel' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cross out with lines,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to annul or invalidate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been cancelled unintentionally or by mistake.
The meeting was accidentally-cancelled due to a scheduling error.
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Last updated: 2025/05/07 12:16