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accidentally-checked

|ac-ci-den-tal-ly-checked|

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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli tʃɛkt/

unintended verification

Etymology
Etymology Information

'accidentally-checked' originates from the combination of 'accidentally' and 'checked', where 'accidentally' means 'by chance or without intention' and 'checked' means 'verified or marked'.

Historical Evolution

'accidentally' comes from the Latin word 'accidentalis', and 'checked' comes from the Old French word 'eschequier', which evolved into the modern English word 'check'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'accidentally' meant 'by chance', and 'checked' meant 'to verify'. Together, they imply an unintended verification.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

marked or verified by mistake or without intention.

The document was accidentally-checked, leading to a misunderstanding.

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Last updated: 2025/05/14 16:46