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unintentionally-exhibited

|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-ex-hib-it-ed|

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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪd/

(exhibit)

display publicly

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
exhibitexhibitorsexhibitsexhibitsexhibitedexhibitedexhibitingexhibitionexhibitorexhibitiveirregularly-exhibitedexhibited
Etymology
Etymology Information

'exhibit' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'exhibere,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'habere' meant 'to hold.'

Historical Evolution

'exhibere' transformed into the Old French word 'exhiber,' and eventually became the modern English word 'exhibit' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to hold out or present,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to display or show.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

displayed or shown without intention or planning.

Her nervousness was unintentionally-exhibited during the presentation.

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Last updated: 2025/05/23 00:14