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- [mahyn-did]
- /ˈmaɪn dɪd/
- /maɪnd/
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- [mahyn-did]
- /ˈmaɪn dɪd/
Definitions of minded word
- adjective minded having a certain kind of mind (usually used in combination): strong-minded. 1
- adjective minded inclined or disposed. 1
- noun minded (in a human or other conscious being) the element, part, substance, or process that reasons, thinks, feels, wills, perceives, judges, etc.: the processes of the human mind. 1
- noun minded Psychology. the totality of conscious and unconscious mental processes and activities. 1
- noun minded intellect or understanding, as distinguished from the faculties of feeling and willing; intelligence. 1
- noun minded a particular instance of the intellect or intelligence, as in a person. 1
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Origin of minded
First appearance:
before 1495 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1495-1505; mind + -ed3
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Parts of speech for Minded
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
minded popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
minded usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for minded
adj minded
- inclined — deviating in direction from the horizontal or vertical; sloping.
- determined — If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to do it and will not let anything stop you.
- decided — Decided means clear and definite.
- disposed — having a certain inclination or disposition; inclined (usually followed by to or an infinitive): a man disposed to like others.
- willing — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
adjective minded
- intent — something that is intended; purpose; design; intention: The original intent of the committee was to raise funds.
- set — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- prepared — properly expectant, organized, or equipped; ready: prepared for a hurricane.
- ready — completely prepared or in fit condition for immediate action or use: troops ready for battle; Dinner is ready.
Antonyms for minded
adj minded
- unwilling — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
- disinclined — lacking desire or willingness; unwilling; averse: I'm disinclined to go to the movies tonight.
- undetermined — resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
adjective minded
- opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
Top questions with minded
- what does open minded mean?
- what does it mean to be double minded?
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