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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-ten-tiv]
- /əˈtɛn tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-ten-tiv]
- /əˈtɛn tɪv/
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
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Origin of overattentive
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 Overattentive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
overattentive 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.
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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