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mentality

/-ɪti/

Meanings
  • noun

    The set of beliefs, attitudes, values, and emotions that characterizes an individual or group.

    - "Her mentality towards work is very focused and determined."
    - "The mentality of the team was key to their success."

Pronunciation
  1. /-ɪti/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with mentality
entality , felicity , relativity
Variants
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mentalities , mentality , bunker mentalities , bunker mentality , herd mentalities , herd mentality , siege mentality , victim mentality
Etymology
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From Latin 'mentalis' meaning 'of the mind'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'mentality' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

  2. The concept of 'mentality' is closely related to the idea of 'worldview'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Attitude: A mental position regarding something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

  2. Mindset: The established set of attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs that influence a person's actions or behavior.


Culture
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In literature, 'mentality' is used to explore the thoughts, feelings, and motivations of characters. In art, it is depicted through facial expressions, body language, and symbolism.

How to Memorize "mentality"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person's thoughts and emotions as a garden. Mentality is the overall health and character of that garden.
    - Visualize a person's beliefs, attitudes, and values as a set of interconnected ideas in your mind.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'mentality' with 'mindset' or 'perspective'.
    - Link 'mentality' with 'personality' or 'character'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create an acronym: M-indset, E-motions, N-ew-T-houghts, A-ttitudes, I-deas, L-earning, T-ransforming.


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