Definition of attendant

The word "attendant" has its roots in Old French and Latin. The Old French word "atendeant" (attendant) is derived from the Latin words "ad" meaning "to" and "tendere" meaning "to stretch" or "to attend to". In Latin, the word "ad tendere" meant "to look after" or "to take care of". Over time, the Middle English word "atendent" evolved from Old French, and eventually, the modern English word "attendant" emerged. In modern times, an attendant is typically someone who provides assistance or attends to someone's needs. This could include a hotel attendant, a medical attendant, or even an attendant at an event. The word has retained its core meaning of "to attend to" or "to care for", and is widely used in various contexts.