Inadvertently

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈædvərtəntli/

Definitions of inadvertently

adverb without intention; accidentally

Example Sentences

A1 I inadvertently left my keys at home.

A2 She inadvertently deleted the important file.

B1 The company inadvertently leaked sensitive information.

B2 He inadvertently offended his colleague with his comment.

C1 The scientist inadvertently discovered a new species while conducting research.

C2 The politician inadvertently revealed classified information in a public speech.

preposition in a way that is not intended or planned

Example Sentences

A1 She inadvertently bumped into the table.

A2 He inadvertently left his keys at home.

B1 The email was inadvertently sent to the wrong recipient.

B2 The company inadvertently violated the new data protection laws.

C1 The scientist inadvertently discovered a new species while studying a different one.

C2 The artist inadvertently created a masterpiece while experimenting with different techniques.

Examples of inadvertently in a Sentence

formal The employee inadvertently sent the confidential report to the wrong recipient.

informal I inadvertently double-booked myself for two events tonight.

slang I accidentally ate my roommate's leftovers, inadvertently thinking they were mine.

figurative His words inadvertently stabbed her heart, even though he didn't mean to hurt her.

Grammatical Forms of inadvertently

past tense

inadvertently

plural

inadvertently

comparative

more inadvertently

superlative

most inadvertently

present tense

inadvertently

future tense

will inadvertently

perfect tense

have inadvertently

continuous tense

is inadvertently

singular

inadvertently

positive degree

inadvertently

infinitive

to inadvertently

gerund

inadvertently

participle

inadvertently

Origin and Evolution of inadvertently

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'inadvertently' originated from the Latin word 'inadvertentem' which means 'not paying attention'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inadvertently' has come to mean 'without intention or care', shifting from its original meaning of 'not paying attention'.