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Forgetfulness

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for⋅get⋅ful

[fer-get-fuhl]
–adjective
1. apt to forget; that forgets: a forgetful person.
2. heedless or neglectful (often fol. by of): to be forgetful of others.
3. bringing on oblivion: forgetful slumber.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME; see forget, -ful


for⋅get⋅ful⋅ly, adverb
for⋅get⋅ful⋅ness, noun


1. absent-minded, inattentive, unmindful.
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for·get·ful   (fər-gět'fəl, fôr-)   
adj.  
  1. Tending or likely to forget.

  2. Marked by neglectful or heedless failure to remember: forgetful of one's responsibilities.

  3. Causing one to be unable to remember.

for·get'ful·ly adv., for·get'ful·ness n.
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