mind-expanding
|mind-ex-pand-ing|
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/ˈmaɪnd ɪkˌspændɪŋ/
broadening mental horizons
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mind-expanding' originates from the combination of 'mind' and 'expand,' where 'mind' refers to the mental faculties and 'expand' means to increase in size or scope.
Historical Evolution
'mind-expanding' evolved from the concept of expanding one's mental faculties through new experiences or ideas.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to broaden one's mental horizons,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the effect of making the mind more open to new ideas or experiences.
The book was a mind-expanding journey into the world of quantum physics.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42