unintentionally-ruined
|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-ru-ined|
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli-ˈruːɪnd/
(ruin)
destruction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ruin' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'ruine,' where 'ruina' meant 'a collapse or fall.'
Historical Evolution
'ruine' transformed into the Middle English word 'ruine,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ruin.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a collapse or fall,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to destroy or damage something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
damaged or destroyed without intention or planning.
The cake was unintentionally-ruined when it fell off the table.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 19:16