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inadvertenlywithout intention or by mistake; accidentally

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: without intention or by mistake; accidentally

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəntli/

Korean meaning: 의도하지 않게, 실수로, 부주의하게

Korean pronunciation: 이너드**버**턴틀리

Example Sentences

  • She inadvertently sent the love letter to her boss instead of her boyfriend.
  • The spy inadvertently revealed his identity by ordering his usual coffee.
  • The researcher inadvertently contaminated the sample.

inadvertenly

ADVERB

//ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəntli//

without intention or by mistake; accidentally

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💡 Concept

an office worker reaches across a counter to grab sugar packets while holding a full coffee mug. As they stretch forward, their elbow bumps into a stack of important papers on the counter. The coffee mug tilts and spills hot coffee all over the documents below. The papers become soaked and stained as coffee drips onto the floor. A coworker nearby gasps and points at the mess with concern. something happening without intention or by mistake, completely accidentally

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəntli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootadvert
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Latin 'inadvertere' meaning 'not to turn toward' or 'not to pay attention to.' The word evolved from the idea of not directing one's mind or attention to something.

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🎵Rhyme

subsequentlyconsequentlyfrequently
subsequently
consequently
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

She inadvertently sent the love letter to her boss instead of her boyfriend.

😄 Fun example

The spy inadvertently revealed his identity by ordering his usual coffee.

The researcher inadvertently contaminated the sample.

😄 Fun example

He inadvertently created a viral meme by posting the wrong photo.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

accidentallyunintentionallymistakenlycarelessly

Antonyms

deliberatelyintentionallypurposely

Related

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