accidentarily
|ac-ci-den-ta-ri-ly|
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntərɪli/
(accidental)
by chance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accidentarily' originates from the Latin word 'accidentalis,' where 'accidens' meant 'happening by chance.'
Historical Evolution
'Accidentalis' transformed into the Old French word 'accidental,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accidental' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'happening by chance,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in an accidental manner; by chance or mistake.
He spilled the drink accidentarily.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 14:06
