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Webster 1913 Edition

Inadvertent

Inˊad-vert′ent

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
inadvertant
. See 2d
In-
, and
Advert
.]
Not turning the mind to a matter; heedless; careless; negligent; inattentive.
–
Inˊad-vert′ent-ly
,
adv.

Webster 1828 Edition

Inadvertent

INADVERT'ENT

,
Adj.
[L. in and advertens.] Not turning the mind to; heedless; careless; negligent.

Definition 2024

inadvertent

inadvertent

English

Adjective

inadvertent ‎(not comparable)

  1. not intentional; not on purpose; not conscious
    We check everything because an inadvertent error could be disastrous.

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌɪnədˈvɝːtənt/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌɪnədˈvɝːtənt/

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