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intentionally-hidden

|in-ten-tion-al-ly-hid-den|

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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli ˈhɪdən/

deliberately concealed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'intentionally-hidden' originates from the combination of 'intentionally' and 'hidden', where 'intentionally' comes from Latin 'intentio' meaning 'a stretching out' and 'hidden' from Old English 'hydan' meaning 'to hide'.

Historical Evolution

'intentionally' evolved from Latin 'intentio' through Old French 'intencion', and 'hidden' from Old English 'hydan', eventually forming the modern English term 'intentionally-hidden'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'intentionally' meant 'with intention or purpose', and 'hidden' meant 'concealed'. Together, they convey the idea of something being purposefully concealed.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

deliberately concealed or kept out of sight.

The treasure was intentionally-hidden in the cave.

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Last updated: 2025/05/31 11:55