inadvertently-invalid
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli-ɪnˈvælɪd/
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli-ɪnˈvælɪd/
(invalid)
not valid; weak
Etymology
'inadvertently' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inadvertentem,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'advertentem' meant 'turning the mind to.' 'Invalid' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'invalidus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'validus' meant 'strong.'
'inadvertentem' transformed into the English word 'inadvertent,' and 'invalidus' transformed into the English word 'invalid.'
Initially, 'inadvertent' meant 'not turning the mind to,' and 'invalid' meant 'not strong.' Over time, 'inadvertently-invalid' evolved to mean 'not valid due to an unintentional mistake.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that is not valid due to an unintentional mistake or oversight.
The contract was inadvertently-invalid due to a missing signature.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 10:49