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Inadvertence: meaning, definitions and examples

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inadvertence

 

[ ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

unintentional action

Inadvertence refers to an unintentional lack of attention or oversight, leading to an unintended action or mistake. It suggests that something was done carelessly or without intention. This term is often used in legal and formal contexts to describe errors that occur without willful negligence.

Synonyms

error, inattention, negligence, oversight, slip

Examples of usage

  • His inadvertence led to a significant error in the report.
  • Due to her inadvertence, the deadline was missed.
  • The accident was attributed to the driver's inadvertence.

Translations

Translations of the word "inadvertence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inadvertência

🇮🇳 ग़ैर इरादतनता

🇩🇪 Unachtsamkeit

🇮🇩 kecerobohan

🇺🇦 неувага

🇵🇱 niedopatrzenie

🇯🇵 不注意

🇫🇷 inadvertance

🇪🇸 inadvertencia

🇹🇷 dikkatsizlik

🇰🇷 부주의

🇸🇦 إهمال

🇨🇿 nepozornost

🇸🇰 nepozornosť

🇨🇳 疏忽

🇸🇮 nepazljivost

🇮🇸 óvör

🇰🇿 назар аудармау

🇬🇪 უზრუნველყოფა

🇦🇿 qeyri-ixtiyari

🇲🇽 inadvertencia

Etymology

The word 'inadvertence' originates from the Latin term 'inadvertentia', which combines 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'advertentia' meaning 'giving attention'. This Latin derivative passed into Middle French as 'inadvertent', eventually forming the modern English term. The concept has been utilized in legal, philosophical, and everyday contexts to denote an absence of intention or awareness in actions that result in mistakes. Its usage highlights human fallibility, emphasizing that errors can arise even in the absence of negligence or malice. Over time, 'inadvertence' has come to be associated with a broader understanding of responsibility and accountability, especially in discussions regarding law, ethics, and personal conduct.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,464, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.