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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

inadvertency

/ɪnˈædvɜːrtnsi/ noun · British & US
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What does inadvertency mean?

noun

The state of being unintentional or accidental; lack of intention or attention.

Example

"The company's inadvertency in reporting financial data led to a major scandal."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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