Also means
distraction
Usage Note
Zerstreutheit is the state of being absent-minded, from the adjective zerstreut (scattered, distracted). It is normally used in the singular and often excuses a small lapse, as in aus reiner Zerstreutheit.
Examples
"In ihrer Zerstreutheit vergaß sie den Schlüssel."
Natural Translation
In her absent-mindedness she forgot the key.
Literal Translation
In her absent-mindedness forgot she the key.
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