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unwillingly-created

|un-will-ing-ly-cre-at-ed|

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/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli-kriˈeɪtɪd/

(create)

ability to create

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'unwillingly-created' originates from the combination of 'unwillingly' and 'created', where 'unwillingly' is derived from 'unwilling', meaning 'not willing', and 'created' from 'create', meaning 'to bring into existence'.

Historical Evolution

'unwillingly' changed from Old English 'unwillende', and 'create' from Latin 'creare', eventually forming the modern English term 'unwillingly-created'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unwillingly' meant 'not willing', and 'create' meant 'to bring into existence'. The combined term 'unwillingly-created' evolved to mean 'produced without intention'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

produced or brought into existence without intention or desire.

The sculpture was an unwillingly-created masterpiece after the artist's accidental slip.

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Last updated: 2025/04/23 21:01