unintending
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛndɪŋ/
unplanned
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unintending' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'intend' from Latin 'intendere', where 'in-' meant 'toward' and 'tendere' meant 'to stretch'.
Historical Evolution
'intendere' transformed into the Old French word 'entendre', and eventually became the modern English word 'intend'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'intend' meant 'to stretch toward', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to have a purpose or plan'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having a specific purpose or intention; accidental or unplanned.
The damage was unintending, but it still caused a lot of trouble.
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Last updated: 2025/02/17 08:55