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Definition of Attentive

1. Adjective. (often followed by 'to') giving care or attention. "An attentive suitor"

2. Adjective. Taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention. "Heedful of what they were doing"

Definition of Attentive

1. a. Heedful; intent; observant; regarding with care or attention.

Definition of Attentive

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Attentive

1. 1. Heedful; intent; observant; regarding with care or attention. Attentive is applied to the senses of hearing and seeing, as, an attentive ear or eye; to the application of the mind, as in contemplation; or to the application of the mind, in every possible sense, as when a person is attentive to the words, and to the manner and matter, of a speaker at the same time. 2. Heedful of the comfort of others; courteous. Synonym: Heedful, intent, observant, mindful, regardful, circumspect, watchful. Atten"tively, Atten"tiveness. Origin: Cf. F. Attentif. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Attentive

attent attentat attentats attention attention attention-getting attentional attentions attention deficit disorder attention deficit disorder

attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity attention deficit hyperactivity disorder attention deficit hyperactivity disorder attention span attentive (current term) attentive (current term) attentively attentiveness attentivenesses attents

attenuant attenuate attenuate attenuated attenuated attenuated tuberculosis attenuated vaccine attenuated virus attenuates attenuating

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