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accidentally-restored

|ac-ci-den-tal-ly-re-stored|

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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli rɪˈstɔrd/

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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli rɪˈstɔːd/

unintentionally renewed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'accidentally-restored' originates from the combination of 'accidentally' and 'restored'. 'Accidentally' comes from Latin 'accidentalis', meaning 'happening by chance', and 'restored' from Latin 'restaurare', meaning 'to renew or rebuild'.

Historical Evolution

'accidentally' evolved from the Latin 'accidentalis' through Old French 'accidentel', while 'restored' evolved from Latin 'restaurare' through Old French 'restorer'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'accidentally' meant 'by chance', and 'restored' meant 'to renew'. The combined term 'accidentally-restored' retains these meanings, indicating something renewed by chance.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

restored by accident or without intention.

The painting was accidentally-restored during the renovation.

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Last updated: 2025/04/09 16:12