accidentally-released
|ac-ci-den-tal-ly-re-leased|
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli rɪˈliːst/
(release)
set free
Etymology
Etymology Information
'release' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'reles,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'laisser' meant 'to let go.'
Historical Evolution
'reles' transformed into the Middle English word 'relesen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'release.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to let go or set free,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
unintentionally set free or made available.
The confidential documents were accidentally-released to the public.
Synonyms
Antonyms
intentionally-releaseddeliberately-disclosed
Last updated: 2025/06/09 22:36