Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
inattention. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
inattention, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
inattention in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
inattention you have here. The definition of the word
inattention will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
inattention, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Etymology
From French inattention.
Noun
inattention (countable and uncountable, plural inattentions)
- Lack of attention, or failure to pay attention
- Synonyms: disregard, heedlessness, neglect
- An act of neglect; failure of courtesy.
Translations
References
- “inattention”, in The Century Dictionary , New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911, →OCLC.
- “inattention”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
Anagrams
French
Etymology
From in- + attention.
Pronunciation
Noun
inattention f (plural inattentions)
- inattention
Further reading