accidentally-extended
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli-ɪkˈstɛndɪd/
unintentionally prolonged
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accidentally-extended' originates from the combination of 'accidentally' and 'extended', where 'accidentally' means 'by chance' and 'extended' means 'made longer or larger'.
Historical Evolution
'accidentally' comes from the Latin word 'accidentalis', and 'extended' comes from the Latin word 'extendere'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'accidentally' meant 'by chance', and 'extended' meant 'stretched out'. The combined form retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
extended by accident or without intention.
The meeting was accidentally-extended due to unforeseen discussions.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 11:02