unintentionally-assisted
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli əˈsɪstɪd/
(assist)
help or support
Etymology
Etymology Information
'assist' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'assistere,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'sistere' meant 'to cause to stand.'
Historical Evolution
'assistere' transformed into the Old French word 'assister,' and eventually became the modern English word 'assist' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stand by or near,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to help or aid.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
helped or aided without deliberate intention.
The project was unintentionally-assisted by the unexpected grant.
Synonyms
inadvertently-aidedaccidentally-supported
Antonyms
intentionally-assisteddeliberately-aided
Last updated: 2025/07/16 08:24