unintentionally-used
|un-in-ten-tion-al-ly-used|
C1
/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli juːzd/
used without intention
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unintentionally-used' originates from the combination of 'unintentional' and 'used', where 'unintentional' means 'not done on purpose' and 'used' means 'employed for a purpose'.
Historical Evolution
'Unintentionally-used' combines the adjective 'unintentional' with the past participle 'used', forming a compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'used without intention', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
used without intention or planning.
The phrase was unintentionally-used in the conversation.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 02:15