1 Bloating is the subjective feeling that the abdomen is full but does not necessarily mean that the abdomen is enlarged. 2  Distention is the objective enlargement of the abdomen. 3  Continuous distention of the abdomen usually is caused by fluid, tumors, enlarged organs, or fat within the abdomen.
LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. The definition of an attitude is a way of feeling or acting toward a person, thing or situation. Passion for a sport, dislike for a certain actor and negativity toward life in general are each an example of an attitude. attitude. one's disposition, opinion, mental set, etc.
Word Origin and History for attitude Expand. n. 1660s, via French attitude (17c.), from Italian attitudine disposition, posture, also aptness, promptitude, from Late Latin aptitudinem (nominative aptitudo; see aptitude).