How to Pronounce Mentality
Mentality
mɛn'tælɪti
Syllables:
men·tal·i·ty
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
Mentality is the way a person thinks or feels about something.
Examples
- She has a positive mentality when facing challenges.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| fixed mentality | collocation | FIXED menTALity | She has a fixed mentality about traditional roles. |
| growth mentality | collocation | GROWTH menTALity | Adopting a growth mentality can improve your learning. |
| winning mentality | collocation | WINning menTALity | The team showed a strong winning mentality this season. |
| survivor mentality | collocation | surVIVor menTALity | Developing a survivor mentality helps in tough times. |
Fun Fact
Mentality comes from the Latin 'mentalis,' meaning 'of the mind,' first used in English in the 19th century to describe a particular way of thinking or mindset, highlighting how language evolves to capture abstract concepts.
Word Family
noun
mentality
The way of thinking or the attitude of a person or group.
"Her positive mentality helped her overcome many problems."
adjective
mental
Related to the mind or thinking.
"He has good mental skills for solving problems."
adverb
mentally
In a way that relates to the mind or thinking.
"She was mentally prepared for the difficult exam."
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