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in-residence
in-service
in situ
in situ hybridization
in statu quo
in-store
in-the-money option
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in vitro
in vitro fertilization
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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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