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inadvertently-injured

|in-ad-ver-tent-ly-in-jured|

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/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli ˈɪnʤərd/

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/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli ˈɪnʤəd/

accidentally harmed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'inadvertently' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inadvertentem,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'advertentem' meant 'turning the mind to.' 'Injured' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'injuriare,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'jurare' meant 'to swear.'

Historical Evolution

'inadvertently' changed from the Latin word 'inadvertentem' and eventually became the modern English word 'inadvertently.' 'Injured' transformed from the Latin word 'injuriare' and eventually became the modern English word 'injured.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'inadvertently' meant 'not turning the mind to,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage. 'Injured' initially meant 'not sworn,' but evolved to mean 'harmed or hurt.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

accidentally harmed or hurt without intention.

The worker was inadvertently-injured during the construction project.

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Last updated: 2025/04/28 22:33