"inapprehension" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From in- + apprehension. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|in|apprehension}} in- + apprehension Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} inapprehension (uncountable)
  1. (rare) Failure to notice; failure to be aware of; lack of apprehension. Tags: rare, uncountable
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