modern-minded
|mod-ern-mind-ed|
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/ˌmɑdərnˈmaɪndɪd/
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/ˌmɒd(ə)nˈmaɪndɪd/
open to new ideas
Etymology
'modern-minded' is a compound of 'modern' and the adjectival element '-minded'. 'modern' originates from Latin 'modernus', ultimately from 'modo' meaning 'just now/recently', and 'mind' comes via Old English 'gemynd' meaning 'memory' or 'thought'.
'modern' entered English via Middle French/Latin influence from Latin 'modernus' -> Old/Middle French 'moderne' -> Middle English 'moderne' -> modern. 'mind' evolved from Old English 'gemynd' through Middle English 'mind' to the contemporary 'mind'. The compound 'modern-minded' was formed in modern English by combining these elements to describe a disposition toward modern ideas.
Originally 'modern' referred to something 'just now' or 'recent'; 'mind(ed)' indicated disposition or mental orientation. Over time the compound came to mean 'disposed toward or favorable to modern ideas, styles, or methods.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
open to or in favor of new ideas, methods, or technologies; progressive in outlook.
She is modern-minded and embraces new technologies in the workplace.
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Adjective 2
having a taste or preference for contemporary styles, ideas, or cultural trends (especially in art, design, or lifestyle).
The gallery attracts a modern-minded audience interested in contemporary art.
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Last updated: 2026/01/12 05:52