accidentally-hidden
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli ˈhɪdən/
Unintentionally concealed
Etymology
'accidentally-hidden' originates from the combination of 'accidentally' and 'hidden', where 'accidentally' comes from Latin 'accidentalis', meaning 'happening by chance', and 'hidden' from Old English 'hydan', meaning 'to conceal'.
'accidentally' evolved from the Latin 'accidentalis' through Old French 'accidental', and 'hidden' from Old English 'hydan', eventually forming the modern English term 'accidentally-hidden'.
Initially, 'accidentally' meant 'by chance', and 'hidden' meant 'concealed'. The combined term 'accidentally-hidden' retains these meanings, indicating something concealed by chance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not intended to be concealed but ended up being hidden by chance.
The key was accidentally-hidden under the pile of papers.
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Last updated: 2025/05/29 06:45