inadvertently-uncovered
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli-ʌnˈkʌvərd/
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli-ʌnˈkʌvəd/
(uncover)
reveal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uncover' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'uncovrian,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'covrian' meant 'to cover.'
Historical Evolution
'uncovrian' transformed into the Middle English word 'uncoveren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'uncover.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove a cover,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reveal or expose something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
accidentally revealed or exposed.
The secret document was inadvertently-uncovered during the audit.
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Last updated: 2025/06/28 01:48