ignorance-based
|ig/nor/ance-based|
/ˈɪɡnərəns beɪst/
founded on lack of knowledge
Etymology
'ignorance-based' originates from the word 'ignorance,' which comes from Latin 'ignorantia,' meaning 'lack of knowledge,' combined with 'based,' from Old English 'bæst,' meaning 'foundation.'
'ignorance' evolved from the Latin 'ignorantia' through Old French 'ignorance' into Middle English 'ignorance,' while 'based' evolved from Old English 'bæst' to the modern English 'based.'
Initially, 'ignorance' meant 'lack of knowledge,' and 'based' meant 'foundation.' The combined term 'ignorance-based' retains the original meanings, indicating something founded on a lack of knowledge.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
derived from or characterized by a lack of knowledge or awareness.
The decision was ignorance-based, lacking any factual support.
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