attitudes
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/ˈætɪtud/
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/ˈætɪtjuːd/
(attitude)
way of thinking
Etymology
'attitude' originates from French, specifically the word 'attitude', which came into English in the 17th century; in modern French it means 'posture' or 'position'.
'attitude' changed from Italian 'attitudine' (from late Latin 'aptitudo') and French 'attitude' and eventually became the modern English word 'attitude'.
Initially it referred primarily to a physical 'posture' or 'position' (as in art and theatre), but over time it broadened to include a mental 'stance' or disposition.
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Noun 1
a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.
Students' attitudes toward group work varied widely in the survey.
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Noun 2
a way of holding the body; a posture or pose (often used in dance, art, or description of physical carriage).
The ballet instructor corrected the students' attitudes during the practice.
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Noun 3
an expressed manner or show of feeling (often implying affected or showy behavior, e.g., 'an attitude').
Some customers showed rude attitudes toward the staff.
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Noun 4
the orientation of an aircraft or spacecraft relative to a reference (pitch, roll, yaw); the vehicle's angular position.
The pilot monitored the aircraft's attitudes during the maneuver.
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