unintentionally-extended
|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-ex-tend-ed|
/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli ɪkˈstɛndɪd/
(extend)
to stretch out
Etymology
'unintentionally-extended' originates from the combination of 'unintentionally' and 'extended'. 'Unintentionally' comes from 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'intentionally' from 'intent' meaning 'purpose'. 'Extended' comes from Latin 'extendere', where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'tendere' meant 'to stretch'.
'Extendere' transformed into the Old French word 'estendre', and eventually became the modern English word 'extend' through Middle English.
Initially, 'extend' meant 'to stretch out', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make longer or larger'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
extended beyond the intended or planned duration or scope without intention.
The meeting was unintentionally-extended due to unforeseen discussions.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 21:05