accidentally-confirmed
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli kənˈfɜrmd/
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli kənˈfɜːmd/
unintentionally verified
Etymology
'accidentally-confirmed' originates from the combination of 'accidentally' and 'confirmed'. 'Accidentally' comes from the Latin word 'accidentalis', meaning 'happening by chance', and 'confirmed' comes from the Latin word 'confirmare', meaning 'to strengthen or establish'.
'Accidentally' evolved from the Latin 'accidentalis' through Old French 'accidental', while 'confirmed' evolved from the Latin 'confirmare' through Old French 'confirmer'.
Initially, 'accidentally' meant 'by chance', and 'confirmed' meant 'to establish'. Together, they describe something verified without intention.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been confirmed or verified by chance or without intention.
The discovery of the ancient artifact was accidentally-confirmed during the construction work.
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Last updated: 2025/04/30 20:45