| ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ə nt adjective
Etymology: back-formation from inadvertence, inadvertency
1. : not turning the mind to a matter : heedless , negligent , inattentive
an inadvertent remark
2. : unintentional
inadvertent violations of trade laws — Current Biography
• in·ad·ver·tent·ly adverb