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- [nesh-uh ns, nesh-ee-uh ns, nes-ee-]
- /ˈnɛʃ əns, ˈnɛʃ i əns, ˈnɛs i-/
- /ˈne.sɪəns/
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- [nesh-uh ns, nesh-ee-uh ns, nes-ee-]
- /ˈnɛʃ əns, ˈnɛʃ i əns, ˈnɛs i-/
Definitions of nescience word
- noun nescience lack of knowledge; ignorance. 1
- noun nescience agnosticism. 1
- noun nescience The absence of knowledge; ignorance, especially of orthodox beliefs. 1
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Origin of nescience
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Late Latin nescientia ignorance, equivalent to ne- not + scientia knowledge; see science
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Parts of speech for Nescience
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nescience popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nescience
noun nescience
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- bewilderment — Bewilderment is the feeling of being bewildered.
- blindness — unable to see; lacking the sense of sight; sightless: a blind man.
- callowness — immature or inexperienced: a callow youth.
- crudeness — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
Antonyms for nescience
noun nescience
- cognizance — Cognizance is knowledge or understanding.
- understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
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