open-mindedly
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/ˌoʊ.pənˈmaɪn.dɪd.li/
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/ˌəʊ.pənˈmaɪn.dɪd.li/
(open-minded)
receptive to new ideas
Etymology
Etymology Information
'open-mindedly' originates from the English word 'open-minded', where 'open' meant 'not closed' and 'mind' referred to 'the faculty of thought'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'open-minded' evolved from the combination of 'open' and 'mind', and the adverbial form 'open-mindedly' was later derived to describe the manner of being open-minded.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a mind open to new ideas', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is willing to consider new ideas or opinions.
She listened open-mindedly to all the suggestions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45