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intentiveness


Meanings
  • Noun

    The degree to which a person or thing focuses on a particular subject or purpose.

    - "Her intentiveness to her studies paid off with excellent grades."
    - "The detective's intentiveness led him to solve the case."

Variants
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intensive , intensively , intensiveness , intensivenesses
Etymology
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From the Latin intendere, to stretch or apply oneself, from in- 'into' + tendere 'to stretch'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the longest word in English with the highest degree of intentiveness is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis? It is a lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica particles.

  2. The term 'intentiveness' was first used in English in the late 15th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. Attention: Intentiveness and attention are related concepts, with attention being the ability to focus on a particular stimulus, while intentiveness is the degree to which one focuses on a subject or purpose.

  2. Concentration: Intentiveness and concentration are related concepts, as concentration is the ability to focus intensely on a task or subject for an extended period.


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Intentiveness is a valuable trait in various aspects of life, such as learning, problem-solving, relationships, and art creation. It is often associated with focus, concentration, and dedication.

How to Memorize "intentiveness"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person deeply engrossed in a book or a puzzle, focusing all their energy and attention on the task at hand.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'intentiveness' with a visual image of a magnifying glass, focusing on a small detail to gain a deeper understanding.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'I Need A Dose Of Intentiveness' to remember the definition: 'I' for 'intensity', 'Need' for 'necessity', 'A' for 'application', 'Dose' for 'dedication', and 'Of' and 'Intentiveness' for the trait itself.


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