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attentive definition
at·ten·tive (ə ten′tiv)
adjective
- paying attention; observant
- considerate, courteous, devoted, etc. an attentive husband
Etymology: ME & OFr attentif < ML attentivus: see attend
Related Forms:
- attentively at·ten′·tively adverb
- attentiveness at·ten′·tive·ness noun
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