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unintentionally


Meanings
  • adverb

    Occurring or done by mistake or unintended.


Antonyms

intentionally
Rhymes
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unrationally , delusionally , prestationally
Variants
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unintentional , unintentionally
Forms
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unintentionally (adverb), unintentionally (adjective)


Etymology
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From un- 'not' + intention 'a deliberate plan or decision' + -ally 'in a manner or way'


Trivia
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  1. The term 'unintentionally' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

  2. In the game of cricket, a 'no ball' is considered 'unintentionally' bowled if the bowler fails to deliver the ball according to the rules.


Related Concepts
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  1. accidentally: Similar to 'unintentionally,' but implies no fault or blame on the part of the person causing the event.

  2. mistakenly: Implying an error or incorrect assumption, but not necessarily a lack of intention.


Culture
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In literature, 'unintentionally' is often used to add humor or irony to a situation. For example, in Jane Austen's 'Emma,' Mr. Woodhouse's constant worry for his daughter's health is portrayed as 'unintentionally' amusing.

How to Memorize "unintentionally"

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    - Visualize a person making a mistake while trying to accomplish a task, such as pouring water into a cup but accidentally spilling some.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'unintentionally' with the image of a person wearing a clown nose, implying a mistake or accident.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Unintentionally: Upside-down Intentionally' to remember the meaning of the word.


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