minding

mind

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mahynd]
- /maɪnd/
- /maɪnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahynd]
- /maɪnd/

Definitions of minding word

noun minding (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 minding Psychology. the totality of conscious and unconscious mental processes and activities. 1
noun minding intellect or understanding, as distinguished from the faculties of feeling and willing; intelligence. 1
noun minding a particular instance of the intellect or intelligence, as in a person. 1
noun minding a person considered with reference to intellectual power: the greatest minds of the twentieth century. 1
noun minding intellectual power or ability. 1

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Origin of minding

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; (noun) Middle English mynd(e), aphetic variant (see y-) of imynd, Old English gemynd memory, remembrance, mind; cognate with Gothic gamunds; akin to Latin mēns mind, Greek manía madness; (v.) Middle English minden, derivative of the noun

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Parts of speech for Minding

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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minding popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for minding

adjective minding

riveted — a metal pin for passing through holes in two or more plates or pieces to hold them together, usually made with a head at one end, the other end being hammered into a head after insertion.
intent — something that is intended; purpose; design; intention: The original intent of the committee was to raise funds.
hellbent — stubbornly or recklessly determined.

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