advertence

ad·ver·tence

noun \ad-ˈvər-t^ən(t)s\

Definition of ADVERTENCE

1

: the action or process of adverting : attention

2

: advertency 1

Examples of ADVERTENCE

1. <a greater advertence to the feelings of others is what that insensitive clod needs>

First Known Use of ADVERTENCE

14th century

Related to ADVERTENCE

Synonyms: attention, advertency, awareness, cognizance, consciousness, ear, eye, heed, knowledge, mindfulness, note, notice, observance, observation

Related Words: hyperawareness, hyperconsciousness; advisement, care, concern, consideration, regard, watch; apprehension, discernment, grasp, mind, perception, recognition, thought, understanding

Near Antonyms: disregard, neglect, obliviousness, unawareness

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