unintentionally-corrected
|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-cor-rect-ed|
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli kəˈrɛktɪd/
(correct)
free from error
Etymology
Etymology Information
'correct' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'correctus,' where 'cor-' meant 'together' and 'regere' meant 'to guide or rule.'
Historical Evolution
'correctus' transformed into the Old French word 'correcter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'correct' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to guide or set right,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
accidentally made right or accurate without intention.
The document was unintentionally-corrected during the editing process.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 16:20