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Ignore was first recorded 1605–15 — it means 'to disregard'
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To pay no attention; to disregard something.
A grand jury can 'ignore' a bill of indictment — to reject it.
From Latin ignōrāre; related to ignārus and gnōscere.
The word appears in records from 1605–15.
based on a report by Dictionary.com. The entry defines 'ignore' as 'to disregard.' It gives examples and traces the word's Latin roots.
In law, 'ignore' can mean a grand jury rejects a bill of indictment. The site links to Vocabulary.com and notes over 17,000 curated word lists.
format_quoteTo ignore something is to disregard it.
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What exactly does 'ignore' mean?expand_more
Dictionary.com defines it as to disregard something or pay no attention.
Where does the word come from?expand_more
It comes from Latin ignōrāre and is related to ignārus and gnōscere.
When was 'ignore' first recorded in English?expand_more
The word was first recorded in 1605–15.
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Dictionary.com points to Vocabulary.com and mentions over 17,000 curated word lists.
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- dictionary.com — IGNORE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
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