Where does “inadvertent” come from?
Inadvertent derives from Middle French inadvertent, from Late Latin inadvertentia meaning inattention, formed from the prefix in- and advertentia meaning attention or heed.
inadvertent (English): Not intentional; not on purpose; not conscious;...
Definitions
- Not intentional; not on purpose; not conscious;...
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