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minded.

Having or exemplifying a mind of the stated type, nature or inclination.

6 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈmaɪndɪd/

  1. Having or exemplifying a mind of the stated type, nature or inclination.

    in-compounds
    a fair-minded decision by a traditionally minded Pope.
    literary-minded/literature-minded/two-minded

  2. Having a preference for doing something; having a likelihood, or disposition to carry out an act.

    I am minded to refuse the request.
    Order another drink if you are so minded
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English mind Old English -ed Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂tos Proto-Germanic *-ōdaz Old English -od Middle English -ed English -ed English minded From mind + -ed. Compare Old English -mōd (“minded”), Old English ġehyġd (“minded; disposed”).

verb/ˈmaɪndɪd/

  1. simple past and past participle of mind

    form-of · participle · past
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English mind Old English -ed Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂tos Proto-Germanic *-ōdaz Old English -od Middle English -ed English -ed English minded From mind + -ed. Compare Old English -mōd (“minded”), Old English ġehyġd (“minded; disposed”).

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