Definition of inattention Inattention

/ɪnʌtɛˈnʧʌn/ - [inutenchun] - in•at•ten•tion

We found 5 definitions of inattention from 4 different sources.

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What does inattention mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: inattentions

inattention - lack of attention
  attending, attention a courteous act indicating affection; "she tried to win his heart with her many attentions"
  basic cognitive process cognitive processes involved in obtaining and storing knowledge
  inattentiveness, heedlessness the trait of not being considerate and thoughtful of others
  distraction the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something; "conjurers are experts at misdirection"
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  • inattention (n.)
    Want of attention, or failure to pay attention; disregard; heedlessness; neglect.

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