INATTENTIVELY

absently, abstractedly, inattentively, absentmindedly

(adverb) in an absentminded or preoccupied manner; “he read the letter absently”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

inattentively (comparative more inattentively, superlative most inattentively)

In an inattentive manner.

Source: Wiktionary


INATTENTIVE

In`at*ten"tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. inattentif.]

Definition: Not attentive; not fixing the mind on an object; heedless; careless; negligent; regardless; as, an inattentive spectator or hearer; an inattentive habit. I. Watts.

Syn.

– Careless; heedless; regardless; thoughtless; negligent; remiss; inadvertent.

– In`at*ten"tive*ly, adv.

– In`at*ten"tive*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.

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