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10 Language-to-English DictionariesObservative
/əbˈzɜːvə.tɪv/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Tending to observe carefully; watchful, observant, and attentive to details.
"Her observative nature allowed her to notice subtle shifts in team dynamics before anyone else." - 2
Characterized by or given to the practice of close examination or adherence to rules.
"He maintained an observative stance regarding the strict laboratory protocols."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'observativus', originating from 'observare' (to watch, heed, or guard), formed by combining the prefix ob- and servare (to keep). Entering English usage in the late 16th to early 17th century, it evolved as a rare variant of 'observant', specifically denoting a keen inclination toward careful observation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Observative" is said worldwide
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observateur
Transliteration: ob-zer-va-tœʁ
"Son esprit observateur lui a permis de résoudre l'énigme rapidement."
beobachtend
Transliteration: bəˈoːbaxtənt
"Durch seine beobachtende Art entging ihm kein Detail."
osservativo
Transliteration: os-ser-va-ti-vo
"Il suo carattere osservativo lo rende un ottimo ricercatore."
observativo
Transliteration: ob-ser-βa-ˈti-βo
"Su temperamento observativo le ayuda a captar los pequeños detalles."
observativo
Transliteration: ɔb.seʁ.vaˈtִי.vu
"O seu olhar observativo não deixou passar nada."
अवलोकनशील
Transliteration: avalokansheel
"उसकी अवलोकनशील प्रकृति के कारण उसने तुरंत बदलाव भांप लिया।"
善于观察的
Transliteration: shànyú guānchá de
"他是一个善于观察的人，能注意到细微的变化。"
관찰력 있는
Transliteration: gwan-chal-ryeok inneun
"그의 관찰력 있는 성격은 실수를 방지하는 데 도움이 되었다."
観察力のある
Transliteration: kansatsuryoku no aru
"彼女の観察力のある態度は周囲を驚かせた。"
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