unintentionally-released
|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-re-leased|
B2
/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli rɪˈliːst/
(release)
set free
Etymology
Etymology Information
'release' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'reles,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'laisser' meant 'to let go.'
Historical Evolution
'reles' transformed into the Middle English word 'relesen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'release.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to let go or set free,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
accidentally set free or made available.
The unintentionally-released document caused a stir in the media.
Synonyms
Antonyms
intentionally-releaseddeliberately-released
Last updated: 2025/06/24 07:08