Hyphenation of ATTENTION

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word ATTENTION? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

AT-TEN-TION

Definitions of ATTENTION:

1.	The process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
2.	The work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something No medical care was required The old car needs constant attention
3.	A general interest that leads people to want to know more She was the center of attention
4.	A courteous act indicating affection She tried to win his heart with her many attentions
5.	The faculty or power of mental concentration Keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention
6.	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

Synonyms of ATTENTION:

noun	attending, basic cognitive process
noun	care, aid, tending, work
noun	attraction, attractor, attracter, attractive feature, magnet
noun	courtesy
noun	faculty, mental faculty, module
noun	stance

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