First Known Use: 1612
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nescience
noun ne·science \ˈne-sh(ē-)ən(t)s, ˈnē-, -sē-ən(t)s\
Definition of NESCIENCE
: lack of knowledge or awareness : ignorance
— ne·scient \-sh(ē-)ənt, -sē-ənt\ adjective
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Origin of NESCIENCE
Related to NESCIENCE
- Synonyms
- benightedness, cluelessness, incognizance, innocence, ignorance, obliviousness, unawareness, unfamiliarity
- Antonyms
- acquaintance, awareness, cognizance, familiarity
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