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at·ten·tion  (-tnshn)
n.
1. Concentration of the mental powers upon an object; a close or careful observing or listening.
2. The ability or power to concentrate mentally.
3. Observant consideration; notice: Your suggestion has come to our attention.
4. Consideration or courtesy: attention to others' feelings.
5. attentions Acts of courtesy, consideration, or gallantry, especially by a suitor.
6. A military posture, with the body erect, eyes to the front, arms at the sides, and heels together.
interj.
Used as a command to assume an erect military posture.

[Middle English attencioun, from Latin attenti, attentin-, from attentus, past participle of attendere, to heed; see attend.]

at·tention·al adj.
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Adj.1.attentional - of or relating to attention
psychological science, psychology - the science of mental life

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