ignorance — lack of knowledge or information about something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: lack of knowledge or information about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪɡnərəns/
Example Sentences
- She pretended ignorance when asked about the missing cookies.
- Ignorance is not an excuse for breaking the rules.
- My ignorance about cryptocurrency cost me a fortune.
ignorance
NOUN[/ˈɪɡnərəns/]
lack of knowledge or information about something
Ignorance of the warning signs led to disaster.
Ignorance of basic navigation left the sailors hopelessly lost. (IGNORE + KNOWLEDGE = IGNORANCE)
Ignorance grows through tolerance and ends in consequence.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin ignorare, meaning 'not to know' or 'to ignore.' Used since ancient Roman times, it originally expressed the sense of refusing or failing to know something.
Breakdown
ignorare (not to know, to ignore) + -ance (state or condition), forming a noun denoting the state of being ignorant or lacking knowledge.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“She pretended ignorance when asked about the missing cookies.”
“Ignorance is not an excuse for breaking the rules.”
“My ignorance about cryptocurrency cost me a fortune.”
“His blissful ignorance about his surprise party was adorable.”
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