accidentally-decided
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli dɪˈsaɪdɪd/
chance decision
Etymology
'accidentally-decided' originates from the combination of 'accidentally' and 'decided', where 'accidentally' comes from Latin 'accidentalis', meaning 'happening by chance', and 'decided' from Latin 'decidere', meaning 'to determine'.
'accidentally' evolved from the Latin 'accidentalis' through Old French 'accidental', and 'decided' from Latin 'decidere' through Old French 'decider', eventually forming the modern English term 'accidentally-decided'.
Initially, 'accidentally' meant 'by chance', and 'decided' meant 'determined'. Together, they evolved to mean 'determined by chance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
made a decision by chance or without intention.
The outcome was accidentally-decided due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 00:55