advertence
the act of being or becoming advertent; heedfulness.
Origin of advertence
1Other words from advertence
- non·ad·vert·ence, noun
Words Nearby advertence
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How to use advertence in a sentence
Here as in all exercise, companionship which removes conscious attention from advertence to the will greatly aids.
Health Through Will Power | James J. WalshLack of advertence always lessens pain and may even nullify it until it becomes exceedingly severe.
Health Through Will Power | James J. WalshThus such souls are preserved from even venial sins of advertence and, if they commit some inadvertently they are not imputed.
A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 4 | Henry Charles LeaThe reversals of fortune, O Cadi, are swift and grievous, and beyond the foreknowing or advertence of men.
The Fantasy Fan January 1934 | Various
British Dictionary definitions for advertence
advertency
/ (ədˈvɜːtəns) /
heedfulness or attentiveness
Derived forms of advertence
- advertent, adjective
- advertently, adverb
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