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OSCITANT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does oscitant mean?
• OSCITANT (adjective)
The adjective OSCITANT has 1 sense:
1. showing lack of attention or boredom
Familiarity information: OSCITANT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Showing lack of attention or boredom
Synonyms:
Context example:
the yawning congregation
Similar:
inattentive (showing a lack of attention or care)
Derivation:
oscitancy (an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom)
oscitancy (drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning)
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