🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

주의 산만

Pronunciation / Transliteration: juui sanman

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Inattention/ˌɪn.əˈtɛn.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"주의 산만은 사고를 초래할 수 있습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The lack of attention or focus on something.

    "His inattention during the lecture resulted in poor exam performance."
  2. 2

    Failure to pay attention or heed to something important.

    "Inattention to safety protocols can lead to serious accidents."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'inattention' originates from the prefix 'in-', meaning 'not', combined with 'attention', which comes from the Latin 'attentio', meaning 'to stretch toward'. This word evolved in the late Middle English period, reflecting a shift in focus from active engagement to a lack thereof.

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