advertence
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of advertence
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at advert 1, -ence
Example Sentences
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Lack of advertence always lessens pain and may even nullify it until it becomes exceedingly severe.
From Health Through Will Power by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
Superficial attention is that advertence of soul which applies itself to the correct recitation of the words, avoiding errors of pronunciation, mutilation, transposition, etc., etc.
From The Divine Office by Quigley, Edward J.
Is such internal attention, such deliberate application or mental advertence necessary for the valid recitation of the office?
From The Divine Office by Quigley, Edward J.
Here as in all exercise, companionship which removes conscious attention from advertence to the will greatly aids.
From Health Through Will Power by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
Intention and Attention.—Attention is the voluntary application of the mind to that which is done, or the consideration or advertence of the mind given to an act.
From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Callan, Charles Jerome
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