accidentally-preserved
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli prɪˈzɜrvd/
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli prɪˈzɜːvd/
kept by chance
Etymology
'accidentally-preserved' originates from the combination of 'accidentally' and 'preserved', where 'accidentally' comes from Latin 'accidentalis', meaning 'happening by chance', and 'preserved' from Latin 'praeservare', meaning 'to keep safe'.
'accidentally-preserved' changed from the combination of 'accidentally' and 'preserved' in modern English usage.
Initially, it meant 'kept safe by chance', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
kept intact or unchanged by chance rather than by intention.
The ancient manuscript was accidentally-preserved in the dry climate of the cave.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 17:21