inadvertently-ended
|in-ad-ver-tent-ly-end-ed|
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli ˈɛndɪd/
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli ˈɛndɪd/
(inadvertently-end)
unintentional conclusion
Etymology
'inadvertently-ended' originates from the combination of 'inadvertently' and 'ended'. 'Inadvertently' comes from Latin 'inadvertentem', meaning 'not turning the mind to', and 'ended' is the past participle of 'end', from Old English 'endian'.
'inadvertently' evolved from Latin 'inadvertentem' through Middle English, while 'ended' evolved from Old English 'endian'.
Initially, 'inadvertently' meant 'not turning the mind to', and 'ended' meant 'to bring to a conclusion'. Together, they describe an unintentional conclusion.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
concluded or finished without intention or planning.
The meeting was inadvertently-ended when the fire alarm went off.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 09:43