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unintentionally-done

|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-done|

B2

/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli dʌn/

(unintentional)

not on purpose

Base FormAdverb
unintentionalunintentionally
Etymology
Etymology Information

'unintentionally-done' originates from the word 'unintentional,' which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'intentional,' which comes from Latin 'intentio,' meaning 'a stretching out.'

Historical Evolution

'unintentional' evolved from the Latin word 'intentio' through Old French 'intention' and eventually became the modern English word 'intentional.' The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unintentional.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'intentional' meant 'a stretching out or purpose,' but over time, 'unintentional' evolved to mean 'not done on purpose.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

performed or completed without intention or planning.

The mistake was unintentionally-done.

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Last updated: 2025/06/28 13:25