imperception

[ im-per-sep-shuh n ]
/ ˌɪm pərˈsɛp ʃən /

noun

lack of perception.

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earnest
full seriousness, as of intention or purpose.
a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.
urgent character; imperativeness; insistence; importunateness.
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Origin of imperception

First recorded in 1655–65; im-2 + perception

Words nearby imperception

imperatival, imperative, imperator, imperatriz, imperceptible, imperception, imperceptive, impercipient, imperf., imperfect, imperfect competition
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