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accidentally-expired

|ac-ci-den-tal-ly-ex-pired|

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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli ɪkˈspaɪərd/

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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli ɪkˈspaɪəd/

(expire)

end of validity

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
expireexpiresexpiredexpiredexpiringexpiration
Etymology
Etymology Information

'expire' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'exspirare,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'spirare' meant 'to breathe.'

Historical Evolution

'exspirare' transformed into the Old French word 'expirer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'expire' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to breathe out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to come to an end or cease to be valid.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having reached the end of its validity or usefulness by mistake or without intention.

The coupon was accidentally-expired before I could use it.

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Last updated: 2025/05/05 08:23