Main Entry: in·at·tend

Pronunciation: \ˌin-ə-ˈtend\

Function: transitive verb

: to fail to pay attention to <selectively inattended the embarrassing aspects of the situation>

—in·at·ten·tion \-ˈten-chən\ noun

—in·at·ten·tive \-ˈtent-iv\ adjective

—in·at·ten·tive·ness noun