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ignorance-centered

|ig-nor-ance-cen-tered|

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/ˈɪɡnərəns ˈsɛntərd/

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/ˈɪɡnərəns ˈsɛntəd/

focus on lack of knowledge

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ignorance-centered' originates from the combination of 'ignorance' and 'centered', where 'ignorance' comes from Latin 'ignorantia', meaning 'lack of knowledge', and 'centered' from Latin 'centrum', meaning 'center'.

Historical Evolution

'ignorantia' transformed into the Old French word 'ignorance', and eventually became the modern English word 'ignorance'. 'Centrum' transformed into the Old French word 'centre', and eventually became the modern English word 'centered'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'ignorance' meant 'lack of knowledge', and 'centered' meant 'placed in the center'. Together, they evolved to mean 'focused on a lack of knowledge'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or revolving around a lack of knowledge or awareness.

The discussion was ignorance-centered, lacking any factual basis.

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Last updated: 2025/03/06 09:36