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Pronunciation / Transliteration: a-ten-to
"Lo studente attento ha seguito la lezione con interesse."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Paying close attention to something.
"The attentive student listened carefully to the lecture." - 2
Showing consideration for the needs of others.
"The attentive waiter ensured that all our needs were met during dinner."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'attentive' originates from the Latin 'attentivus', which means 'to stretch towards'. It evolved through Middle French 'attentif', reflecting a focus on being alert and observant, particularly in the context of listening or observing.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Attentive" is said worldwide
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attentif
Transliteration: a-tã-tif
"L'étudiant attentif a bien compris la leçon."
aufmerksam
Transliteration: auf-merksam
"Der aufmerksame Schüler hörte dem Lehrer zu."
attento
Transliteration: a-ten-to
"Lo studente attento ha seguito la lezione con interesse."
atento
Transliteration: a-ten-to
"El estudiante atento escuchó con atención la clase."
atento
Transliteration: a-ten-to
"O aluno atento prestou atenção na aula."
ध्यान देने वाला
Transliteration: dhyaan dene wala
"ध्यान देने वाला छात्र कक्षा में ध्यान से सुन रहा था।"
专注的
Transliteration: zhuān zhù de
"专注的学生认真听讲。"
주의 깊은
Transliteration: ju-ui gip-eun
"주의 깊은 학생이 수업을 열심히 듣고 있다."
注意深い
Transliteration: chūi bukai
"注意深い学生が授業を熱心に聞いている。"
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