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unintentionally-forgotten

|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-for-got-ten|

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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli fərˈɡɑːtn/

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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli fəˈɡɒtn/

(forget)

fail to remember

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeAdjectiveAdjective
forgetforgetsforgotforgottenforgettingmore forgettablemost forgettableforgettableforgetful
Etymology
Etymology Information

'unintentionally' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'intentio,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'tendere' meant 'to stretch.' 'Forgotten' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'forgietan,' where 'for-' meant 'away' and 'gietan' meant 'to grasp.'

Historical Evolution

'unintentionally' changed from the Latin word 'intentio' and eventually became the modern English word 'unintentionally.' 'Forgotten' changed from the Old English word 'forgietan' and eventually became the modern English word 'forgotten.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unintentionally' meant 'without intention,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage. 'Forgotten' initially meant 'to lose grasp of,' and this meaning has evolved to 'not remembered.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not remembered or recalled by accident or without intention.

The old diary was unintentionally-forgotten in the attic.

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Last updated: 2025/04/19 11:58