accidentally-revealed
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli rɪˈviːld/
unintentionally disclosed
Etymology
'accidentally-revealed' originates from the combination of 'accidentally' and 'revealed'. 'Accidentally' comes from Latin 'accidentalis', meaning 'happening by chance', and 'revealed' from Latin 'revelare', meaning 'to unveil'.
'Accidentally' evolved from the Latin 'accidentalis' through Old French 'accidentel', and 'revealed' from Latin 'revelare' through Old French 'reveler'.
Initially, 'accidentally' meant 'by chance', and 'revealed' meant 'to unveil'. Together, they convey the idea of something being disclosed unintentionally.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
unintentionally disclosed or made known.
The confidential document was accidentally-revealed during the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 16:20
