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/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli-ˈʌpˌdeɪtɪd/
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli-ˈʌpˌdeɪtɪd/
(inadvertently)
unintentional change
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 'inadvertently' in modern English.
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
accidentally modified or changed without intention.
The document was inadvertently-updated during the system maintenance.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 19:48