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- [neg-li-juh ns]
- /ˈnɛg lɪ dʒəns/
- /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [neg-li-juh ns]
- /ˈnɛg lɪ dʒəns/
Definitions of negligence word
- noun negligence the quality, fact, or result of being negligent; neglect: negligence in discharging one's responsibilities. 1
- noun negligence an instance of being negligent: a downfall brought about by many negligences. 1
- noun negligence Law. the failure to exercise that degree of care that, in the circumstances, the law requires for the protection of other persons or those interests of other persons that may be injuriously affected by the want of such care. 1
- adjective negligence Law. pertaining to or involving a civil action for compensation for damages filed by a person who claims to have suffered an injury or loss in an accident caused by another's negligence: a negligence suit; a large negligence award. 1
- noun negligence Failure to take proper care in doing something. 1
- noun negligence lack of due care 1
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Origin of negligence
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English, variant of necligence < Latin necligentia. See negligent, -ence
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Parts of speech for Negligence
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adjective
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determiner
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negligence popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for negligence
noun negligence
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- carelessness — not paying enough attention to what one does: a careless typist.
- inattention — lack of attention; negligence.
- abandonment — The abandonment of a place, thing, or person is the act of leaving it permanently or for a long time, especially when you should not do so.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
Antonyms for negligence
noun negligence
- attention — If you give someone or something your attention, you look at it, listen to it, or think about it carefully.
- accomplishment — An accomplishment is something remarkable that has been done or achieved.
- achievement — An achievement is something which someone has succeeded in doing, especially after a lot of effort.
- care — If you care about something, you feel that it is important and are concerned about it.
- regard — to look upon or think of with a particular feeling: to regard a person with favor.
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