inadvertence
inadvertence · inadvertences
The state or quality of being inadvertentThe state or quality of being inadvertent; inadvertency; heedlessness; carelessness; negligence.
/ˌɪn.ədˈvɜːɹ.təns/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The state or quality of being inadvertent; inadvertency; heedlessness; carelessness; negligence.
Many mistakes proceed from inadvertence.
(countable, uncountable)An effect or result of inattention; an oversight or mistake from negligence.
More definitions
- an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
- the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities
Origin
From Middle French inadvertance.From Middle French inadvertance.
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Forms
plural: inadvertences| Singular | inadvertence |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something:oversight
- the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities:unmindfulnessheedlessnessinadvertency
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedinadvertent
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable