attention
nouns
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
is derived from
antonym
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
"no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention"
is derived from
a general interest that leads people to want to know more
"She was the center of attention"
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts
"flowers are an attractor for bees"
a courteous act indicating affection
"she tried to win his heart with her many attentions"
the faculty or power of mental concentration
"keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention"
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review
"the troops stood at attention"
domain category
the military forces of a nation
"their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"
is an attribute of
(often followed by `to') giving care or attention
"attentive to details"; "the nurse was attentive to her patient"; "an attentive suitor"
is an attribute of
showing a lack of attention or care
"inattentive students"; "an inattentive babysitter"
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