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oblivion vs forgetfulness

forgetfulness vs oblivion

oblivion and forgetfulness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oblivion Yes No No No
forgetfulness Yes No No No
As nouns, forgetfulness is a hypernym of oblivion; that is, forgetfulness is a word with a broader meaning than oblivion:
  • oblivion: total forgetfulness
  • forgetfulness: unawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember
oblivion (noun) forgetfulness (noun)
total forgetfulness tendency to forget
the state of being disregarded or forgotten unawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember
Difference between oblivion and forgetfulness

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