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Inadvertence Definition & Meaning

inadvertence
noun
  1. an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
  2. the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities

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Frequently asked questions

What does inadvertence mean?
an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities
What part of speech is inadvertence?
Inadvertence is a noun.
How many definitions does inadvertence have?
Inadvertence has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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