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inadvertent

in·ad·ver·tent [ ìnnəd vúrt'nt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. resulting from carelessness: done unintentionally or without thinking

2. careless: failing to pay enough attention or take enough care

[Mid-17th century. <in-1 + Latin advertent-, present participle of advertere (see advert1)]

in·ad·ver·tence noun
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