Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-ver uh-ten-tiv]
- /ˈoʊ vər əˈtɛn tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [oh-ver uh-ten-tiv]
- /ˈoʊ vər əˈtɛn tɪv/
Definitions of over-attentive word
- adjective over-attentive characterized by or giving attention; observant: an attentive audience. 1
- adjective over-attentive thoughtful of others; considerate; polite; courteous: an attentive host. 1
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Origin of over-attentive
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English (Scots) < Middle French; see attent, -ive
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Parts of speech for Over-attentive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
over-attentive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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