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- [in-uh b-zur-vuh ns]
- /ˌɪn əbˈzɜr vəns/
- /ɪnɒbzˈɜːvəns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-uh b-zur-vuh ns]
- /ˌɪn əbˈzɜr vəns/
Definitions of inobservance word
- noun inobservance lack of attention; inattention; heedlessness: drowsy inobservance. 1
- noun inobservance failure to observe a custom, rule, law, or the like; nonobservance: inobservance of the Sabbath. 1
- noun inobservance Failure to observe or notice; inattention. 1
- noun inobservance heedlessness 0
- noun inobservance lack of compliance with or adherence to a law, religious duty, etc 0
- noun inobservance lack of attention; disregard 0
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Origin of inobservance
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
From the Latin word inobservantia, dating back to 1605-15. See in-3, observance
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Parts of speech for Inobservance
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inobservance popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% 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.
inobservance usage trend in Literature
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