Inattention
/ˌɪn.əˈtɛn.ʃən/noun
The failure to pay attention or focus on something.
Did you know?In ancient times, the concept of 'attention' was linked to the power of the mind to summon focus, a practice almost seen as a form of sorcery.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
attentio
“the act of stretching toward or focusing on something.”
Old French
Old French
atencion
“the act of paying heed, derived from Latin.”
Middle English
Middle English
atencion
“the state of being attentive, absorbed in thought.”
Modern English
English
inattention
“the state of not paying attention; a lack of focus.”