inadvertently-produced
|in-ad-ver-tent-ly-pro-duced|
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli prəˈdjuːst/
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli prəˈdjuːst/
(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 'unintentionally.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created or brought about unintentionally.
The chemical reaction inadvertently-produced a harmful gas.
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Last updated: 2025/03/22 17:32