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From absent-minded + -ness.
First known use, by meaning
- First attested in the late 19ᵗʰ century. The characteristic or state of being easily distracted or preoccupied.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
absent-mindedness
Today it means: The characteristic or state of being easily distracted or preoccupied. Full definition →
First used First attested in the late 19ᵗʰ century.