advertent

[ ad-vur-tnt ]

adjective

1. attentive; heedful.

Other Words From

• ad·vertent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of advertent¹

1665–75; < Latin advertent- (stem of advertēns, present participle of advertere ), equivalent to ad- ad- + vert- turn + -ent- -ent

Related Words

• attentive
• discerning
• discriminating
• intelligent
• mindful
• perceptive
• vigilant