inadvertently-revealed
|in-ad-ver-tent-ly-re-vealed|
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli rɪˈviːld/
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli rɪˈviːld/
(reveal)
making visible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reveal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'revelare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'velare' meant 'to cover.'
Historical Evolution
'revelare' transformed into the Old French word 'reveler,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reveal' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to uncover or unveil,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make known or disclose.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
unintentionally disclosed or made known.
The secret was inadvertently-revealed during the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/05/22 22:57