Attendant

Definition of Attendant

At`tend´ant

Being present, or in the train; accompanying; in waiting.

From the attendant flotilla rang notes triumph.

- Sir W. Scott.

Cherub and Seraph . . . attendant on their Lord.

- Milton.

Accompanying, connected with, or immediately following, as consequential; consequent; as, intemperance with all its attendant evils.

The natural melancholy attendant upon his situation added to the gloom of the owner of the mansion.

- Sir W. Scott.

(Law) Depending on, or owing duty or service to; as, the widow attendant to the heir.

Attendant keys
(Mus.) the keys or scales most nearly related to, or having most in common with, the principal key; those, namely, of its fifth above, or dominant, its fifth below (fourth above), or subdominant, and its relative minor or major.

One who attends or accompanies in any character whatever, as a friend, companion, servant, agent, or suitor.

One who is present and takes part in the proceedings; as, an attendant at a meeting.

That which accompanies; a concomitant.

[A] sense of fame, the attendant of noble spirits.

- Pope.

(Law) One who owes duty or service to, or depends on, another.

Related Words

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