unintentionally-revealed
|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-re-vealed|
B2
/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli rɪˈviːld/
(reveal)
making visible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reveal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'revelare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'velare' meant 'to cover.'
Historical Evolution
'revelare' transformed into the Old French word 'reveler,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reveal' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to uncover or unveil,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make known or disclose.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
disclosed or made known without intent or planning.
The secret was unintentionally-revealed during the conversation.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/31 12:06