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unintentionally-given

|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-giv-en|

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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli ˈɡɪvən/

unplanned giving

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unintentionally-given' originates from the combination of 'unintentionally' and 'given'. 'Unintentionally' comes from 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'intentionally' meaning 'done with intention'. 'Given' is the past participle of 'give', which originates from Old English 'giefan'.

Historical Evolution

'Unintentionally' evolved from Middle English 'unintencionel', and 'given' from Old English 'giefan', eventually forming the modern English term 'unintentionally-given'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unintentionally' meant 'not done on purpose', and 'given' meant 'bestowed or granted'. Together, they convey the idea of something bestowed without intention.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

given without intention or planning.

The compliment was unintentionally-given, but it made her day.

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