accidentally-damaged
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli ˈdæmɪdʒd/
unintentionally harmed
Etymology
'accidentally-damaged' originates from the combination of 'accidentally' and 'damaged', where 'accidentally' comes from Latin 'accidentalis', meaning 'happening by chance', and 'damaged' from Old French 'damager', meaning 'to harm'.
'accidentally' evolved from the Latin 'accidentalis' through Old French 'accidentel', and 'damaged' from Old French 'damager', eventually forming the modern English term 'accidentally-damaged'.
Initially, 'accidentally' meant 'by chance', and 'damaged' meant 'harmed'. Together, they describe something harmed by chance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
harmed or impaired due to an unforeseen event or mishap.
The vase was accidentally-damaged during the move.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 12:23