unintentionally-increased
|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-in-creased|
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli ɪnˈkriːst/
(increase)
grow larger
Etymology
Etymology Information
'increase' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'increscere,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'crescere' meant 'to grow.'
Historical Evolution
'increscere' transformed into the Old French word 'encreistre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'increase' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to grow or become larger,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having grown or become larger without deliberate intention.
The budget was unintentionally-increased due to unforeseen expenses.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 06:11