inadvertently-shattered
|in-ad-ver-tent-ly-shat-tered|
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli ˈʃætərd/
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli ˈʃætəd/
(shatter)
broken into pieces
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shatter' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'schateren,' where 'schat-' meant 'to scatter or break.'
Historical Evolution
'schateren' transformed into the modern English word 'shatter' through Old English influences.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scatter or break into pieces,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
broken or destroyed without intention or awareness.
The vase was inadvertently-shattered during the party.
Synonyms
Antonyms
intentionally-intact
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/04/19 13:47