How do you spell Inadvertent?
Correct spelling
inadvertent
Remember ADVERT-ent: your attention diverts away from adverting (turning toward).
Why is inadvertent spelled this way?
From Latin inadvertens, not paying attention. IN (not) + ADVERTERE (to turn toward). Something inadvertent happens when attention turns away — error born from momentary distraction.
Common misspellings of inadvertent
inadvertantinadverentinadvertent
Example
The inadvertent deletion of the file caused hours of extra work.