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Inadvertent - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

inadvertent

/**American phonetic transcription:** ˌɪnədˈvɜrtnt/ /**British phonetic transcription:** ˌɪnədˈvɜːtnt/

Definition:

Not intentional; resulting from carelessness or lack of attention.

Synonyms:

Unintentional, accidental, unintended, unconscious, unplanned

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Antonyms:

Deliberate, intentional, purposeful

Common Collocations:

Inadvertent mistake, inadvertent omission, inadvertent disclosure, inadvertent error

Derivatives:

Inadvertently, inadvertence

Usage Tips:

Use "inadvertent" to describe actions or outcomes that happen without intent or by accident.

Common Phrases:

Inadvertent slip of the tongue, caught in an inadvertent lie

Etymology:

From Latin *inadvertens*, meaning "not noticing," combining *in-* (not) and *advertere* (to turn toward).

Examples:

  • 1. She made an inadvertent error in the report.
  • 2. His inadvertent comment offended the audience.
  • 3. The email was sent due to an inadvertent click.
  • 4. The leak was caused by an inadvertent oversight.

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