unintentionally-discovered
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli-dɪˈskʌvərd/
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli-dɪˈskʌvəd/
(discover)
find or uncover
Etymology
'unintentionally-discovered' originates from the combination of 'unintentional' and 'discover', where 'unintentional' means 'not done on purpose' and 'discover' means 'to find out'.
'unintentionally-discovered' evolved from the combination of the words 'unintentional' and 'discover', which have been used in English since the 14th and 15th centuries respectively.
Initially, 'discover' meant 'to uncover or reveal', and 'unintentional' meant 'not on purpose'. The combination retains these meanings, emphasizing the lack of intent in the discovery.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
found or realized without deliberate intention or planning.
The ancient ruins were unintentionally-discovered by hikers.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 15:57