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INATTENTIVELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does inattentively mean?
• INATTENTIVELY (adverb)
The adverb INATTENTIVELY has 1 sense:
1. in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
Familiarity information: INATTENTIVELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an absentminded or preoccupied manner
Synonyms:
absently; absentmindedly; abstractedly; inattentively
Context example:
he read the letter absently
Pertainym:
inattentive (showing a lack of attention or care)
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