mind
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/maɪnd/
conscious thought
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mind' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'mynd,' where 'mynd' meant 'memory, thought, purpose.'
Historical Evolution
'mynd' changed from Old English word 'mynd' and eventually became the modern English word 'mind'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'memory or thought,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'consciousness and thought.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought.
The mind is a powerful tool.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35