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accidentally-repaired

|ac-ci-den-tal-ly-re-pai-red|

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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli rɪˈpɛrd/

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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli rɪˈpeəd/

chance restoration

Etymology
Etymology Information

'accidentally-repaired' originates from the combination of 'accidentally' and 'repaired', where 'accidentally' means 'by chance' and 'repaired' means 'fixed or restored'.

Historical Evolution

'accidentally' comes from the Latin word 'accidentalis', and 'repaired' comes from the Old French 'reparer', which eventually became the modern English word 'repair'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'accidentally' meant 'by chance', and 'repaired' meant 'fixed'. The combination retains these meanings, indicating a chance restoration.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

fixed or restored by chance or without intention.

The vase was accidentally-repaired when it fell and landed perfectly back together.

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Last updated: 2025/04/15 21:25