advertent


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ad·ver·tent

 (ăd-vûr′tnt)
adj.
Paying attention; attentive; heedful.
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ad•vert•ent

(ædˈvɜr tnt)

adj.
attentive; heedful.
[1665–75; < Latin advertent-, s. of advertēns, present participle of advertere. See advert1, -ent]
ad•vert′ent•ly, adv.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.advertent - giving attentionadvertent - giving attention      
attentive - (often followed by `to') giving care or attention; "attentive to details"; "the nurse was attentive to her patient"; "an attentive suitor"
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