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preattention

preattention noun: the noticing of something before attention is fully focused on it.

Noun

preattention (uncountable)

  1. The noticing of something before attention is fully focused on it.
    • However, to develop a comprehensive model of how Web advertising works, it is recommended to examine different levels (ie, low, medium, and high) of preattention and focal attention.2007, Chan Yun Yoo, Preattentive Processing of Web Advertising, page 27

Origin of preattention

From pre- + attention.

Words formed from preattention

Questions about preattention

What does preattention mean?
Preattention means the noticing of something before attention is fully focused on it.
What part of speech is preattention?
Preattention is a noun.

Words near preattention in the dictionary

  1. preattack
  2. preattend
  3. preattended
  4. preattending
  5. preattends
  6. preattention
  7. preattentional
  8. preattentive
  9. preattentively
  10. preauction
  11. preaudience

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