attentional

at·ten·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noun uh-ten-shuh n; interjection uh-ten-shuhn]
- /noun əˈtɛn ʃən; interjection əˌtɛnˈʃʌn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noun uh-ten-shuh n; interjection uh-ten-shuhn]
- /noun əˈtɛn ʃən; interjection əˌtɛnˈʃʌn/

Definitions of attentional word

adjective attentional of or relating to attention 3
noun attentional the act or faculty of attending, especially by directing the mind to an object. 1
noun attentional Psychology. a concentration of the mind on a single object or thought, especially one preferentially selected from a complex, with a view to limiting or clarifying receptivity by narrowing the range of stimuli. a state of consciousness characterized by such concentration. a capacity to maintain selective or sustained concentration. 1
noun attentional observant care; consideration: Individual attention is given to each child. 1
noun attentional civility or courtesy: attention to a guest. 1
noun attentional notice or awareness: His deliberate cough caught the waiter's attention. 1

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Origin of attentional

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English attencioun < Latin attentiōn- (stem of attentiō). See attent, -ion

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Parts of speech for Attentional

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attentional popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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