accidentally-renewed
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli rɪˈnuːd/
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli rɪˈnjuːd/
unintentional renewal
Etymology
'accidentally-renewed' is a compound word formed from 'accidentally' and 'renewed'. 'Accidentally' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accidentalis', where 'accidens' meant 'happening by chance'. 'Renewed' comes from the Old French 'renovier', which meant 'to make new again'.
'accidentally-renewed' combines the modern English words 'accidentally' and 'renewed' to describe an unintentional renewal.
Initially, 'accidentally' meant 'by chance', and 'renewed' meant 'made new again'. Together, they describe an unintentional act of renewal.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
refers to something that has been renewed unintentionally or by chance.
The subscription was accidentally-renewed for another year.
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Last updated: 2025/04/23 10:34