inadvertent — done without conscious intention; unintentional
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done without conscious intention; unintentional
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/
Example Sentences
- The inadvertent wifi password reveal happened when the cat stepped on the keyboard.
- His inadvertent selfie during the serious meeting became an office meme.
- The inadvertent email to the entire company caused quite a stir.
inadvertent
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/]
done without conscious intention; unintentional
His inadvertent elbow knocked over the coffee cup during the meeting.
An inadvertent drop creates a recurrent flow in the current!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inadvertens', meaning 'not turned toward' or 'not paying attention'. Composed of the prefix 'in-' (not) combined with 'advertent' (from Latin 'advertere', meaning 'to turn toward' or 'to notice').
Breakdown
in- (not) + advertent (from Latin advertere: ad- (to) + vertere (turn)) + -ent (adjective suffix) = inadvertent (not paying attention to; unintentional)
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📝Examples
“The inadvertent wifi password reveal happened when the cat stepped on the keyboard.”
“His inadvertent selfie during the serious meeting became an office meme.”
“The inadvertent email to the entire company caused quite a stir.”
“She made an inadvertent gesture that was misinterpreted.”
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