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absentmindedly

ab·sent-mind·ed
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ab-suh nt-mahyn-did]
    • /ˈæb səntˈmaɪn dɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ab-suh nt-mahyn-did]
    • /ˈæb səntˈmaɪn dɪd/

Definitions of absentmindedly word

  • adjective absentmindedly so lost in thought that one does not realize what one is doing, what is happening, etc.; preoccupied to the extent of being unaware of one's immediate surroundings. 1
  • noun absentmindedly Alternative form of absent-mindedly. 1
See all 2 definitions of absentmindedly

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Origin of absentmindedly

First appearance:

before 1850
One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55

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Parts of speech for Absentmindedly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Absentmindedly

absentmindedly popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 53% 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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Synonyms for absentmindedly

adverb absentmindedly

  • absently — in an absent-minded or preoccupied manner; inattentively
  • abstractedly — lost in thought; deeply engrossed or preoccupied.
  • inattentively — not attentive; negligent.
All 3 Synonyms of absentmindedly

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