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inadvertently-displayed

|in-ad-ver-tent-ly-dis-played|

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/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli dɪˈspleɪd/

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/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli dɪˈspleɪd/

accidentally shown

Etymology
Etymology Information

'inadvertently-displayed' originates from the combination of 'inadvertently' and 'displayed'. 'Inadvertently' comes from Latin, specifically the word 'inadvertentem', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'advertentem' meant 'turning the mind to'. 'Displayed' comes from Old French 'despleier', meaning 'to unfold'.

Historical Evolution

'inadvertently' changed from the Latin word 'inadvertentem' and eventually became the modern English word 'inadvertently'. 'Displayed' evolved from the Old French 'despleier' to the modern English 'displayed'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'inadvertently' meant 'not turning the mind to', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'accidentally'. 'Displayed' has largely retained its original meaning of 'unfolding or showing'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

accidentally shown or revealed without intention.

The confidential document was inadvertently-displayed during the presentation.

Synonyms

Antonyms

deliberately-displayedintentionally-revealed

Last updated: 2025/05/31 12:17