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inadvertently-thrown-away

|in-ad-ver-tent-ly-thrown-a-way|

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/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli θroʊn əˈweɪ/

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/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli θrəʊn əˈweɪ/

accidentally discarded

Etymology
Etymology Information

'inadvertently' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inadvertentem,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'advertentem' meant 'turning the mind to.' 'Thrown away' is a phrasal verb in English, where 'throw' means 'to cast' and 'away' indicates 'removal or distance.'

Historical Evolution

'inadvertently' changed from the Latin word 'inadvertentem' and eventually became the modern English word 'inadvertently.' 'Thrown away' has been used in English since the Middle Ages to describe the act of discarding something.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'inadvertently' meant 'not turning the mind to,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'accidentally or unintentionally.' 'Thrown away' has largely retained its original meaning of 'discarded.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

accidentally discarded or disposed of without intention.

The important document was inadvertently-thrown-away during the office cleanup.

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Last updated: 2025/06/24 07:42