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inadvertently-cancelled

|in-ad-ver-tent-ly-can-celled|

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/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli ˈkænsəld/

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/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli ˈkænsəld/

unintentional cancellation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'inadvertently' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inadvertentem,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'advertentem' meant 'turning the mind to.' 'Cancelled' comes from Latin 'cancellare,' meaning 'to cross out.'

Historical Evolution

'inadvertently' changed from the Latin word 'inadvertentem' and eventually became the modern English word 'inadvertently.' 'Cancelled' evolved from the Latin 'cancellare' through Old French 'canceller' to Middle English 'cancellen.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'inadvertently' meant 'not turning the mind to,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'without intention.' 'Cancelled' has largely retained its original meaning of 'crossing out or nullifying.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

cancelled by mistake or without intention.

The meeting was inadvertently-cancelled due to a scheduling error.

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Last updated: 2025/04/30 21:51