inadvertence

noun in·ad·ver·tence \ˌi-nəd-ˈvər-t^ən(t)s\

Definition of INADVERTENCE

: the fact or action of being inadvertent

: a result of inattention : oversight

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Middle English, from Medieval Latin inadvertentia, from Latin in- + advertent-, advertens, present participle of advertere to advert

First Known Use: 15th century

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