advertency

[ ad-vur-tn-see ]

noun

, plural ad·vert·en·cies.

1. the state or quality of being advertent.
2. advertence.

Other Words From

• nonad·verten·cy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of advertency¹

First recorded in 1640–50; advert(ent) + -ency

Example Sentences

And certain it is, if there had been more advertency in this point, there would not have been such inconsideration and licentiousness in the matter and manner of hearing.

From Project Gutenberg

I do think it is the ignorance and advertency of this conjunction, that makes our case both more sad and sinful than otherwise it would be.

From Project Gutenberg