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inadvertence

UK/,inәd'v\\\\:tәns/US
GREB1

Definitions

n.

Lack of attention or care; an unintentional mistake resulting from carelessness.

粗心大意;疏忽;无意中的失误

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
advertstem
+
encestate, quality
=inadvertence

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Through inadvertence, he forgot to send the important email.

  • 2.

    The accident was caused by pure inadvertence rather than negligence.

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