ignorantia

/ɪɡ.nɔr.ɑnˈti.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

A state of being unaware or uninformed, often used to describe the lack of knowledge or understanding in a particular area.

“The professor’s response highlighted the student’s ignorantia of the historical context.”

2. noun

A legal term referring to the lack of knowledge or information on the part of a person, often used to describe a defense or an excuse in a court of law.

“The judge dismissed the case due to the defendant’s ignorantia of the law.”

Synonyms

  • ignorance
  • nescience
  • unawareness

Antonyms

  • awareness
  • knowledge
  • understanding