advertence

[ ad-vur-tns ]

noun

1. the act of being or becoming advertent; heedfulness.
2. advertency.

advertence

/ ədˈvɜːtəns /

noun

1. heedfulness or attentiveness

Derived Forms

• adˈvertent, adjective
• adˈvertently, adverb

Other Words From

• nonad·vertence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of advertence¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; advert ¹, -ence

Example Sentences

Here as in all exercise, companionship which removes conscious attention from advertence to the will greatly aids.

From Project Gutenberg

Lack of advertence always lessens pain and may even nullify it until it becomes exceedingly severe.

From Project Gutenberg

Thus such souls are preserved from even venial sins of advertence and, if they commit some inadvertently they are not imputed.

From Project Gutenberg

The reversals of fortune, O Cadi, are swift and grievous, and beyond the foreknowing or advertence of men.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• allusion
• hint
• innuendo
• mention
• note
• quotation