absentmindedness
|ab-sent-mind-ed-ness|
B2
/ˌæb.səntˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/
(absentminded)
forgetfulness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'absentmindedness' originates from the combination of 'absent' and 'mind,' where 'absent' meant 'not present' and 'mind' referred to 'the faculty of thought.'
Historical Evolution
'absentmindedness' evolved from the Middle English word 'absent' and 'mind,' eventually forming the modern English word 'absentmindedness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the state of being not present in mind,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'forgetfulness or inattentiveness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being forgetful or inattentive.
His absentmindedness often led to misplaced keys.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40