definitions

advertence

[ ad-vur-tns ]
/ ædˈvɜr tns /
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noun

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

Nearby words

adverse pressure gradient, adverse reaction, adverse selection, adversity, advert, advertence, advertency, advertent, advertise, advertisement, advertising

Origin of advertence

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at advert1, -ence

Related forms

non·ad·vert·ence, noun
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Examples from the Web for advertence

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

    Health Through Will Power|James J. Walsh

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

    The Fantasy Fan January 1934|Various

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

    Health Through Will Power|James J. Walsh

  • Thus 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 Lea

British Dictionary definitions for advertence

advertence

advertency

/ (ədˈvɜːtəns) /

noun

heedfulness or attentiveness

Derived Forms

advertent, adjectiveadvertently, adverb
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