inadvertently-broken
|in-ad-ver-tent-ly-bro-ken|
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli ˈbroʊkən/
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli ˈbrəʊkən/
accidentally damaged
Etymology
'inadvertently' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inadvertentem,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'advertentem' meant 'turning the mind to.' 'Broken' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'brocen,' where 'broc' meant 'to break.'
'inadvertentem' transformed into the English word 'inadvertent,' and 'brocen' evolved into the modern English word 'broken.'
Initially, 'inadvertently' meant 'not turning the mind to,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'accidentally.' 'Broken' has largely retained its original meaning of 'damaged or destroyed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
accidentally damaged or destroyed without intention.
The vase was inadvertently-broken during the party.
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Last updated: 2025/04/23 11:06