accidentally-enforced
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli ɪnˈfɔrst/
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli ɪnˈfɔːst/
unintentionally applied
Etymology
'accidentally-enforced' originates from the combination of 'accidentally' and 'enforced'. 'Accidentally' comes from the Latin word 'accidentalis', meaning 'happening by chance', and 'enforced' comes from the Old French 'enforcier', meaning 'to strengthen or compel'.
'Accidentally' evolved from the Latin 'accidentalis' through Middle English, while 'enforced' transformed from Old French 'enforcier' to the modern English 'enforce'.
Initially, 'accidentally' meant 'by chance', and 'enforced' meant 'compelled'. Together, they describe something applied unintentionally.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
something that is enforced or applied unintentionally or by chance.
The new policy was accidentally-enforced due to a clerical error.
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Last updated: 2025/05/14 20:16