unintentionally-shown
|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-shown|
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli ʃoʊn/
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli ʃəʊn/
unplanned revelation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unintentionally-shown' originates from the combination of 'unintentional' and 'shown', where 'unintentional' means 'not done on purpose' and 'shown' means 'displayed or revealed'.
Historical Evolution
'Unintentionally-shown' combines the words 'unintentional' and 'shown', which have been used in English since the 17th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'revealed without intent', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
displayed or revealed without deliberate intent.
The artist's emotions were unintentionally-shown in his latest painting.
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Last updated: 2025/05/22 23:41