accidentally-constructed
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
chance-built
Etymology
'accidentally-constructed' originates from the combination of 'accidentally' and 'constructed'. 'Accidentally' comes from Latin 'accidentalis', meaning 'happening by chance', and 'constructed' from Latin 'constructus', meaning 'to build'.
'accidentally' evolved from the Latin 'accidentalis' through Old French 'accidental', and 'constructed' from Latin 'constructus' through Middle English 'constructen'.
Initially, 'accidentally' meant 'by chance', and 'constructed' meant 'built'. The combined term retains these meanings, indicating something built by chance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created or formed by chance or without deliberate planning.
The sculpture was accidentally-constructed when the artist dropped his materials.
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Last updated: 2025/03/22 16:26