Inattention

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Definitions of inattention

noun lack of attention or care

Example Sentences

A1 Inattention in class can lead to missing important information.

A2 His inattention during the meeting was evident as he kept checking his phone.

B1 The driver's inattention caused the accident.

B2 The surgeon's momentary inattention during the operation could have had serious consequences.

C1 The CEO's inattention to detail resulted in a costly mistake for the company.

C2 The pilot's inattention to the instrument panel led to a near miss during the flight.

Examples of inattention in a Sentence

formal The accident was caused by the driver's inattention to the road ahead.

informal Her inattention to detail led to a mistake in the project.

slang Stop being so inattentive, you're missing all the important stuff!

figurative His inattention to his health was like playing with fire.

Grammatical Forms of inattention

• past tense: inattentive
• plural: inattentions
• comparative: more inattentive
• superlative: most inattentive
• present tense: inattention
• future tense: will be inattentive
• perfect tense: has been inattentive
• continuous tense: is being inattentive
• singular: inattention
• positive degree: very inattentive
• infinitive: to be inattentive
• gerund: inattending
• participle: inattentive

Origin and Evolution of inattention

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inattention' originated from the Latin word 'inatentio', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'attentio' meaning 'attention'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'inattention' has retained its original meaning of lacking attention or focus, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe a lack of consideration or care in various contexts.