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inadvertence

[ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtns]

inadvertence Definition

  • 1the quality of being not focused or paying attention, leading to mistakes or oversights
  • 2an unintentional mistake or oversight

Using inadvertence: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inadvertence" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The accident was caused by the driver's inadvertence.

  • Example

    I apologize for any inadvertence on my part.

  • Example

    Her inadvertence led to the loss of important documents.

inadvertence Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inadvertence

Antonyms for inadvertence

Phrases with inadvertence

  • as a result of not paying attention or being careless

    Example

    He deleted the file by inadvertence.

  • as a result of not paying attention or being careless

    Example

    The error occurred through inadvertence.

  • a mistake or oversight that is not intentional

    Example

    The omission was an act of inadvertence.

Origins of inadvertence

from French 'inadvertance', from Latin 'inadvertentia', from 'in-' (not) + 'advertere' (to turn towards)

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Summary: inadvertence in Brief

'Inadvertence' [ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtns] refers to the quality of being not focused or paying attention, leading to mistakes or oversights. It can also mean an unintentional mistake or oversight. Examples include 'The accident was caused by the driver's inadvertence' and 'I apologize for any inadvertence on my part.' Synonyms include 'carelessness,' 'negligence,' and 'inattention.'