inadvertently-released
|in-ad-ver-tent-ly-re-leased|
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli rɪˈliːst/
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli rɪˈliːst/
(release)
set free
Etymology
Etymology Information
'release' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'reles,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'laisser' meant 'to let go.'
Historical Evolution
'reles' transformed into the Middle English word 'relesen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'release.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to let go or set free,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
accidentally made available or set free without intention.
The inadvertently-released document contained sensitive information.
Synonyms
Antonyms
deliberately-releasedintentionally-released
Last updated: 2025/07/12 12:53