forgetfulness
English
/fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/
noun
Definitions
- The quality of being forgetful; proneness to let slip from the mind.
- Loss of remembrance or recollection; a ceasing to remember; oblivion.
- Failure to bear in mind; careless omission; inattention.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English forgetfulnes suf from English forgetful.
Origin
English
forgetful
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Cognates and derived terms
- forget English
- forgetful English
- forgetfully English
- unforgetful English
- unforgetfulness English
- *forgetful Middle English
- forgetfulnes Middle English