Synonyms

inadvertence

American

[in-uhd-vur-tns] / ˌɪn ədˈvɜr tns /

noun

the quality or condition of being inadvertent; heedlessness.
the act or effect of inattention; an oversight.

inadvertence British

/ ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəns /

noun

lack of attention; heedlessness
an instance or an effect of being inadvertent; oversight; slip

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Etymology

Origin of inadvertence

From the Medieval Latin word inadvertentia, dating back to 1560–70. See inadvertency, -ence

Vocabulary lists containing inadvertence

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Example Sentences

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For, on the contrary, God ever waits to be gracious to all such, as through Inadvertence fall into Sin, and are willing to forsake it.

From Free and Impartial Thoughts, on the Sovereignty of God, The Doctrines of Election, Reprobation, and Original Sin: Humbly Addressed To all who Believe and Profess those Doctrines. by Finch, Richard

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