English word attention comes from Latin ad ((direction) toward, to, on, up to, for.), Latin attineo, Latin -tione, Latin tendere, Latin tendo
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ad | Latin (lat) | (direction) toward, to, on, up to, for. |
| attineo | Latin (lat) | (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 (lat) | |
| tendere | Latin (lat) | |
| tendo | Latin (lat) | I pitch (a tent).. I proceed.. I stretch, stretch out, distend, extend.. I strive for; I reach for. |
| attenta | Latin (lat) | |
| attentio | Latin (lat) | Attention, attentiveness. |
| attencioun | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| attention | English (en) | (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 [...] |