Inadvertence

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈædvərtəns/

Definitions of inadvertence

noun a lack of attention or care; a mistake made through lack of attention

Example Sentences

A1 She made a mistake due to inadvertence.

A2 His inadvertence caused the problem.

B1 The error was a result of inadvertence on his part.

B2 The contract was breached due to inadvertence.

C1 The consequences of his inadvertence were severe.

C2 The company suffered losses due to the employee's inadvertence.

Examples of inadvertence in a Sentence

formal The mistake was a result of inadvertence on the part of the employee.

informal I think the error was just a case of inadvertence, nothing intentional.

slang Oops, that was a total inadvertence on my part.

figurative Inadvertence is like a silent thief, stealing away our attention without us realizing.

Grammatical Forms of inadvertence

• past tense: inadvertently
• plural: inadvertences
• comparative: more inadvertent
• superlative: most inadvertent
• present tense: inadvertes
• future tense: will inadvertently
• perfect tense: have inadvertently
• continuous tense: is inadvertently
• singular: inadvertence
• positive degree: inadvertent
• infinitive: to inadvert
• gerund: inadvertently
• participle: inadvertent

Origin and Evolution of inadvertence

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inadvertence' originated from the Latin word 'inadvertentia', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'advertentia' meaning 'attention'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'inadvertence' has retained its original meaning of lack of attention or carelessness, but it has also come to be used in legal contexts to refer to unintentional actions or omissions that result in harm or injury.