inadvertence

[ in-uhd-vur-tns ]

noun

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

inadvertence

/ ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəns /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of inadvertence¹

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

Example Sentences

“Do we know that his failure to comply beyond reasonable doubt wasn’t the result of accident, inadvertence or mistake?” he said.

From Seattle Times

If that is the case, then that inadvertence is the only thing that is the same in the two cases.

From Seattle Times

“As noted, willful violations are not common. When an ATF inspection reveals that regulatory violations are the result of inadvertence or administrative mistakes, and are not recurring or threatening to public safety,” the website says.

From Washington Times

“What we would like to do, and we have tried in the past, is to enlist China in discussions about what we would do if we faced some sort of accident or inadvertence,” he said.

From Washington Times

Coy’s handling of the shooting “is not a ‘rookie’ mistake as a result of negligence or inadvertence,” Quinlan said in his recommendation that the 17-year veteran be fired.

From Seattle Times