[əbˈzəːvnt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- quick to notice or perceive things
(e.g: her observant eye took in every detail)

- adhering strictly to the rules of a particular religion, especially Judaism
(e.g: an observant Jew)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (as a noun): from French, literally ‘watching’, present participle of observer (see observe)

[əbˈzəːvnt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a member of a branch of the Franciscan order that followed a strict rule


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (as a noun): from French, literally ‘watching’, present participle of observer (see observe)