negligence
Translation
negligence, carelessness
Examples
The accident was caused by his negligence.
The accident was caused by his negligence.
She was sued for medical negligence.
She was sued for medical negligence.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) / ((-ing sth.)) negligence in (sth.) His negligence in maintaining the equipment was clear.
Similar Words
Synonyms: carelessness, inattention, dereliction; Antonyms: diligence, care, attention
Etymology
From Latin 'neglegentia', from 'neglegere' meaning 'to neglect'. It breaks down to 'neg-' (not) + 'legere' (to pick up, choose).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the state of 'neglecting' your duties. The '-ence' suffix makes it a noun.