Definition

Relating to the act of listening or paying attention.

Example

The audient crowd listened intently to the speaker.

Conversation

Did you notice how audient everyone was during the presentation today?

Yeah, it felt like people were really engaged this time.

I think the speaker did a great job keeping the audience audient and interested.

Absolutely! It made the whole experience much more enjoyable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A person who listens, especially in a religious or educational context.

Example

The audient sat quietly, absorbing the teachings of the speaker.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what it means to be an audient?

Not really, what does it involve?

I think it refers to someone who listens, like an early church audient.

Root Explanation

Audient is formed from "audire" (meaning to hear) and the suffix "-ent" (indicating an agent or one who performs an action). The word refers to one who hears or listens, particularly in a formal context such as an audience.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hearing' ('audire') and remember that 'audient' refers to someone who is actively listening.

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