unintentionally-altered
|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-al-tered|
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli ˈɔltərd/
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli ˈɔːltəd/
(alter)
change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alter' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alterare,' where 'alter' meant 'other.'
Historical Evolution
'alterare' transformed into the Old French word 'alterer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alter' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make other or different,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
changed or modified without intention or planning.
The document was unintentionally-altered during the editing process.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 13:59