inadvertently-checked
|in-ad-ver-tent-ly-checked|
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli tʃɛkt/
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli tʃɛkt/
(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 French word 'inadvertent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inadvertent' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not turning the mind to,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unintentional.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
marked or noted without intention or awareness.
The box was inadvertently-checked during the audit.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 08:15