inadvertently
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ədˈvɜr adjective
1.
unintentional: an inadvertent insult.
2.
not attentive; heedless.
3.
of, pertaining to, or characterized by lack of attention.
Related forms
in·ad·vert·ent·ly, adverb
Synonyms
2. inattentive. 3. thoughtless, careless, negligent.
2. inattentive. 3. thoughtless, careless, negligent.
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Inadvertently
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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inadvertent (ˌɪnədˈvɜːtənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | failing to act carefully or considerately; inattentive |
| 2. | resulting from heedless action; unintentional |
| inad'vertently | |
| —adv | |
| inadvertent (ˌɪnədˈvɜːtənt) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | failing to act carefully or considerately; inattentive |
| 2. | resulting from heedless action; unintentional |
| inad'vertently | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
inadvertently
1670s, lit. "inattentively," hence "unintentionally;" see inadvertent.
inadvertent
1650s, ultimately from inadvertence (1560s), from Scholastic L. inadvertentia, from in- "not" + advertentia, from L. advertere "to direct one's attention to," lit. "to turn toward" (see advertise).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
Apparently they believed that securing the lanyards would keep the generators from being fired inadvertently.
They are in pain and can inadvertently traumatize the students.
Well, to be kind the author obviously inadvertently conflated the terms decay and fission.
In addition, some carnivores may have inadvertently become trapped while pursuing their prey across the sticky ground.
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