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Added 9 October 2026

attentive

/əˈtɛntɪv/ adjective

In Latin: attentus, intentus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about attentive at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

(often followed by `to') giving care or attention.
attentive to details
Taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention.
heedful of the warnings

Origin

From Middle English attentif, attentijf, from Old French attentif.

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