inadvertently-used
|in-ad-ver-tent-ly-used|
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli juːzd/
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/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli juːzd/
(inadvertent)
accidentally
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inadvertent' 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-used.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not turning the mind to,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'used unintentionally.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
used unintentionally or without realizing.
The term was inadvertently-used in the report.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 08:48