Attendingly

/əˈtɛndɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner showing attention or attentiveness; with focused awareness or care.

Etymology

From 'attending' (present participle of attend) plus the adverbial suffix -ly. The root is Latin 'attendere' (to stretch toward).

Kelly Says

This is an extremely rare adverb—searching historical texts, it almost never appears because English has better alternatives like 'attentively,' showing how language naturally selects the most efficient words.

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