🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

Attenzione divisa

Pronunciation / Transliteration: attent͡sjoːne diˈviːza

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Divided Attention/dɪˈvaɪ.dɪd əˈtɛn.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"L'attenzione divisa è comune durante le attività multitasking."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The ability to process multiple sources of information or stimuli at the same time.

    "In today's fast-paced world, divided attention is often necessary to manage various tasks effectively."
  2. 2

    A psychological concept referring to the allocation of cognitive resources to different tasks.

    "Research shows that divided attention can lead to decreased performance in tasks requiring deep concentration."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'divided attention' combines 'divided', derived from the Latin 'dividere' meaning 'to separate', and 'attention', from the Latin 'attentio', meaning 'to stretch towards'. The phrase has evolved in psychological contexts to describe the ability to focus on multiple stimuli simultaneously.

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