inadvertently-provided
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli prəˈvaɪdɪd/
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli prəˈvaɪdɪd/
unintentionally given
Etymology
'inadvertently' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inadvertentem,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'advertentem' meant 'turning the mind to.' 'Provided' comes from Latin 'providere,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'videre' meant 'to see.'
'inadvertentem' transformed into the English word 'inadvertent,' and 'providere' became 'provide' in English.
Initially, 'inadvertently' meant 'not turning the mind to,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unintentionally.' 'Provide' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to supply or give.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
given or supplied unintentionally.
The inadvertently-provided information led to a breakthrough in the investigation.
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Last updated: 2025/06/28 10:01