† attenˈtationObs. [ad. L. attentātiōn-em, n. of action f.attentāre: see attent v.] = attemptation; ‘a trying or essaying.’ Bullokar 1676. a1670Hacket Abp. Williams i. 99 (D.) The Devil that spies the first spark of attentation, and blows it into a flame.