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noun
The quality of not knowing; ignorance of something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
unconsciousness resulting from lack of knowledge or attention
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: unawareness
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: unconsciousness
Narrower terms: forgetfulness, unselfconsciousness
noun
ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: ignorantness, nescience, unknowing
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: ignorance
History
From unknowing + -ness.
