unintentionally-discarded
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli dɪsˈkɑrdɪd/
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli dɪsˈkɑːdɪd/
(discard)
get rid of
Etymology
Etymology Information
'discard' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'descarder,' where 'des-' meant 'away' and 'carder' meant 'to comb.'
Historical Evolution
'descarder' transformed into the English word 'discard,' and eventually became the modern English word 'discard' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to comb away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to get rid of something unwanted.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
accidentally thrown away or gotten rid of without intention.
The document was unintentionally-discarded during the office cleanup.
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Last updated: 2025/06/08 10:20