advertent


ad·ver·tent

adj \-tənt\

Definition of ADVERTENT

: giving attention : heedful
ad·ver·tent·ly adverb

Origin of ADVERTENT

Latin advertent-, advertens, present participle of advertere
First Known Use: 1671

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