In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
ADVERTENT
advertent, heedful
(adjective) giving attention
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
advertent (comparative more advertent, superlative most advertent)
Attentive.
Not inadvertent; intentional.
Usage notes
• This term is much rarer than its opposite inadvertent.
Antonyms
• (intentional): inadvertent
Source: Wiktionary
Ad*vert"ent, a. Etym: [L. advertens, -entis, p. pr. of advertere. See Advert.]
Definition: Attentive; heedful; regardful. Sir M. Hale.
– Ad*vert"ent*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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