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absentmindedness

absentmindedness is the alternative form of absent-mindedness.

Meaning of absent-mindedness

Noun

absent-mindedness (countable and uncountable, plural absent-mindednesses)

  1. The characteristic or state of being easily distracted or preoccupied.
    • I don't mean to make mistakes; it's just absent-mindedness.
    Synonyms:
    absence of mind

Questions about absentmindedness

What is absentmindedness the alternative form of?
Absentmindedness is the alternative form of absent-mindedness.

Words near absentmindedness in the dictionary

  1. absentment
  2. absentminded
  3. absentminded professor
  4. absentminded professors
  5. absentmindedly
  6. absentmindedness
  7. absentness
  8. absents
  9. absenty
  10. Abseron
  11. absey

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