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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 boredomplay

  Familiarity information: OSCITANT used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


OSCITANT (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Showing lack of attention or boredom

Synonyms:

drowsy; oscitant; yawning

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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