unintentionally-backed
|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-backed|
/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli-bækt/
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support or move backward
Etymology
'unintentionally-backed' originates from the combination of 'unintentionally' and 'backed'. 'Unintentionally' comes from 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'intentionally' from 'intent' meaning 'purpose'. 'Backed' comes from 'back', meaning 'to support'.
'unintentionally-backed' evolved from the phrase 'unintentional support', eventually becoming a compound adjective in modern English.
Initially, it meant 'support given without intent', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
supported or endorsed without deliberate intention.
The project was unintentionally-backed by several influential figures.
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Last updated: 2025/06/28 03:13