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accidentally-given

|ac-ci-den-tal-ly-giv-en|

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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli ˈɡɪvən/

unintentionally provided

Etymology
Etymology Information

'accidentally-given' originates from the combination of 'accidentally' and 'given', where 'accidentally' comes from Latin 'accidentalis', meaning 'happening by chance', and 'given' is the past participle of 'give', from Old English 'giefan'.

Historical Evolution

'accidentally' evolved from the Latin 'accidentalis' through Old French 'accidental', and 'given' from Old English 'giefan', eventually forming the modern English compound 'accidentally-given'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'accidentally' meant 'by chance', and 'given' meant 'bestowed'. Together, they convey the idea of something bestowed by chance.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

given or provided by accident or without intention.

The accidentally-given information led to a breakthrough in the investigation.

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Last updated: 2025/06/12 15:12