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inadvertence

in·ad·vert·ence
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-uh d-vur-tns]
    • /ˌɪn ədˈvɜr tns/
    • /ˌɪ.nəd.ˈvɜː.təns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-uh d-vur-tns]
    • /ˌɪn ədˈvɜr tns/

Definitions of inadvertence word

  • noun inadvertence the quality or condition of being inadvertent; heedlessness. 1
  • noun inadvertence the act or effect of inattention; an oversight. 1
  • noun inadvertence The state or quality of being inadvertent; inadvertency; heedlessness; carelessness; negligence. 1
  • noun inadvertence inattention, unintended omission 1
  • noun inadvertence lack of attention; heedlessness 0
  • noun inadvertence an instance or an effect of being inadvertent; oversight; slip 0
See all 9 definitions of inadvertence

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Origin of inadvertence

First appearance:

before 1560
One of the 32% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word inadvertentia, dating back to 1560-70. See inadvertency, -ence

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Parts of speech for Inadvertence

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Inadvertence

inadvertence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

inadvertence usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for inadvertence

noun inadvertence

  • indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
  • omission — the act of omitting.
  • oversight — an omission or error due to carelessness: My bank statement is full of oversights.
  • carelessness — not paying enough attention to what one does: a careless typist.
  • inattention — lack of attention; negligence.
All 18 Synonyms of inadvertence

Antonyms for inadvertence

noun inadvertence

  • remembrance — a retained mental impression; memory.
Just one Antonym for inadvertence

Top questions with inadvertence

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