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attentiveness

/əˈtɛn.tɪv.nəs/
at · ten · tive · ness
Adverb:attentively
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attentiveness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of paying close, focused attention to something; active alertness and concentration.

Example

"The students demonstrated remarkable attentiveness throughout the two-hour lecture."

2

The quality of being polite, considerate, and assiduously helpful toward the needs or comfort of others.

Example

"We were impressed by the staff's warmth and attentiveness during our stay at the hotel."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'attentive' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'attendere', meaning 'to stretch toward' or 'to direct the mind to'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Attentiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/attentiveness
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