What is the Latin word for observant?

The usual Latin words for “observant” are observō, sequor, officium; also obtemperō. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

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“observant” in Latin

observōto observe, watch, pay attention to; to guard, keep watch over; to heed, regard, respect sequorto follow, to come or go after, to pursue; to accede or conform to, follow, comply with; to attend, accompany officiumduty, service, office; obligation, an obligatory service, visit, or gesture; kindness, favor, courtesy obtemperōto comply with; to conform to, obey

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

observant

observans (e.g., sequi, Claud; officiorum, Plin.); also in the sense of showing respect, observantissimus mei (Cic.): obediens; obtemperans (obedient). Vid: ATTENTIVE.

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for observant?: The usual Latin words for “observant” are observō, sequor, officium; also obtemperō. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.