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intentionally-aided

|in-ten-tion-al-ly-aid-ed|

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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli-ˈeɪdɪd/

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/ɪnˈtɛnʃ(ə)nəli-ˈeɪdɪd/

deliberately helped

Etymology
Etymology Information

'intentionally-aided' is a modern compound formed in English from the adverb 'intentionally' and the past participle 'aided' (from the verb 'aid').

Historical Evolution

'intentionally' comes from 'intentional' (Middle English/Modern English) ultimately from Latin 'intentio'/'intentus' via Old French and Late Latin; 'aided' is the past participle of 'aid', which came into English from Old French 'aider', ultimately from Latin roots such as 'adiuvare' (to help). The two elements were joined in Modern English to form a compound adjective.

Meaning Changes

Each element originally meant 'with intention' (intentionally) and 'to help' (aid); combined they mean 'helped on purpose', a straightforward compositional meaning that has not substantially changed.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

deliberately helped or supported; assisted on purpose.

The intentionally-aided athletes were later investigated for receiving illegal support.

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Last updated: 2025/08/27 20:29