accidentally-retained
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli rɪˈteɪnd/
unintentionally kept
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accidentally-retained' originates from the combination of 'accidentally' and 'retained'. 'Accidentally' comes from Latin 'accidentalis', meaning 'happening by chance', and 'retained' from Latin 'retinere', meaning 'to hold back'.
Historical Evolution
'Accidentally-retained' is a modern English compound word formed by combining 'accidentally' and 'retained'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'accidentally' meant 'by chance', and 'retained' meant 'held back'. Together, they describe something kept unintentionally.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
kept or held unintentionally or by chance.
The document was accidentally-retained in the archives.
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Last updated: 2025/05/28 14:26