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Added 10 October 2026

forgetfulness

/fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/ noun

In Latin: oblivio, oblivium, immemoratio Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about forgetfulness at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Tendency to forget.
Unawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember.
his forgetfulness increased as he grew older

Origin

From Middle English forgetfulnes, forgetfulnesse, forȝetfulnesse, equivalent to forgetful + -ness.

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