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inattention vs inattentiveness

inattentiveness vs inattention

inattention and inattentiveness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inattention Yes No No No
inattentiveness Yes No No No
As nouns, inattentiveness is a hyponym of inattention; that is, inattentiveness is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than inattention:
  • inattention: lack of attention
  • inattentiveness: a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people)
Other hyponyms of inattention include heedlessness, distraction, disregard, neglect.
inattention (noun) inattentiveness (noun)
lack of attention the trait of not being considerate and thoughtful of others
a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people)
Difference between inattention and inattentiveness

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