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advertent

[ ad-vur-tnt ]
/ ædˈvɜr tnt /
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adjective
attentive; heedful.
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Origin of advertent

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

OTHER WORDS FROM advertent

ad·vert·ent·ly, adverb

Words nearby advertent

adverse selection, adversity, advert, advertence, advertency, advertent, advertise, advertisement, advertising, advertising agency, Advertising Standards Authority
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Words related to advertent

attentive, discerning, discriminating, intelligent, mindful, perceptive, vigilant, alive, bright, clear-sighted, comprehending, considering, contemplating, correct, deducing, detecting, discovering, eager, eagle-eyed, heedful
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