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English word attention comes from Latin ad ((direction) toward, to, on, up to, for.), Latin attineo, Latin -tione, Latin tendere, Latin tendo
ad (Latin)
(direction) toward, to, on, up to, for.
attineo (Latin)
(used impersonally) I am useful or important.. (used impersonally) I belong somewhere, pertain or relate to, concern.. I bring or hold to or near.. I hold fast, keep, detain, hold back, delay.. I hold possession of, retain, occupy, preserve, keep, guard.. I stretch or reach out to.
-tione (Latin)
tendere (Latin)
tendo (Latin)
I pitch (a tent).. I proceed.. I stretch, stretch out, distend, extend.. I strive for; I reach for.
attenta (Latin)
attentio (Latin)
Attention, attentiveness.
attencioun (Middle English)
attention (English)
(countable) An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.. (uncountable) mental focus.. (uncountable, military) A state of alertness in the standing position. (Discuss([/Wiktionary:Tea_room/2018/March?action=edit§ion=new&preloadtitle=%5B%5Battention%5D%5D +]) this sense) (military) Used as a command to bring soldiers to the [...]