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inadvertently-decided

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/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli dɪˈsaɪdɪd/

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/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli dɪˈsaɪdɪd/

(decide)

make a choice

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjective
decidedecidersdecidesdecideddecideddecidingdecisiondecisivemutually-decided
Etymology
Etymology Information

'inadvertently' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inadvertentem,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'advertentem' meant 'turning the mind to.' 'Decide' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'decidere,' where 'de-' meant 'off' and 'caedere' meant 'to cut.'

Historical Evolution

'inadvertentem' transformed into the French word 'inadvertent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inadvertent.' 'Decidere' transformed into the French word 'décider,' and eventually became the modern English word 'decide.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'inadvertent' meant 'not turning the mind to,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unintentional.' 'Decide' initially meant 'to cut off,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make a choice.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

made a decision without intention or awareness.

The policy was inadvertently-decided during the meeting.

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Last updated: 2025/05/28 12:04