unintentionally-disclosed
|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-dis-closed|
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli-dɪsˈkloʊzd/
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli-dɪsˈkləʊzd/
(disclose)
revealing information
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disclose' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'disclosen,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'closen' meant 'to close.'
Historical Evolution
'disclosen' transformed into the modern English word 'disclose' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to open or uncover,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reveal or make known.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
revealed or made known without intention or planning.
The confidential report was unintentionally-disclosed to the public.
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Last updated: 2025/05/29 07:07