overattentive

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Definitions of overattentive word

adjective overattentive characterized by or giving attention; observant: an attentive audience. 1
adjective overattentive thoughtful of others; considerate; polite; courteous: an attentive host. 1
adjective overattentive excessively careful to fulfil the needs and wants (of) 0

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English (Scots) < Middle French; see attent, -ive

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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.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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