open-mindedness
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/ˌoʊpənˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
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/ˌəʊpənˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
(open-minded)
receptive to new ideas
Etymology
Etymology Information
'open-mindedness' originates from the combination of 'open' and 'mind,' where 'open' meant 'not closed' and 'mind' referred to 'the faculty of thought.'
Historical Evolution
'open-minded' evolved from the Middle English word 'open' and 'mind,' eventually forming the modern English word 'open-mindedness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a mind that is open to new ideas,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being willing to consider different ideas or opinions.
Her open-mindedness allowed her to appreciate different cultures.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41