ignorance
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Noun — A lack of knowledge, information, or education about something.
How to use ignorance
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French ignorance, from Latin ignorantia, from ignorare, "not to know."
Full origin of ignorance →Frequently asked questions
What does “ignorance” mean?
The word “ignorance” means a lack of knowledge, information, or education about something. In plain terms, simply not knowing something — it doesn't always imply stupidity, just a gap in knowledge.
How do you pronounce “ignorance”?
“Ignorance” is pronounced IHG-nuh-ruhns (/ˈɪɡ.nɚ.əns/ in IPA).
How do you use “ignorance” in a sentence?
Here is “ignorance” used in a sentence: “Her ignorance of local customs led to an embarrassing mistake.”
What part of speech is “ignorance”?
“Ignorance” is a noun.
Where does the word “ignorance” come from?
The word “ignorance” comes from Latin. From Old French ignorance, from Latin ignorantia, from ignorare, "not to know.".
Is “ignorance” a common word?
“Ignorance” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between ignorance and stupidity?
Ignorance is a lack of knowledge, information, or education about something, and it can be fixed by learning. Stupidity is a lack of intelligence or good judgment, which concerns how someone thinks rather than what they happen to know.
What is the difference between ignorance and innocence?
Ignorance is simply a lack of knowledge about something, while innocence implies freedom from guilt, wrongdoing, or worldly experience. A person can be ignorant of a fact without being innocent, and an innocent person is not necessarily ignorant.