inadvertently
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli/
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli/
(inadvertent)
accidentally
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inadvertently' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inadvertentem,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'advertentem' meant 'turning the mind to.'
Historical Evolution
'inadvertentem' transformed into the English word 'inadvertent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inadvertently.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not turning the mind to,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'without intention.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
without intention; accidentally.
She inadvertently deleted the important file.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39