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Definition of mentality

mentality

/mɛnˈtæləti/
men · tal · i · ty
Adverb:mentally
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Plural:mentalities
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Adjective:mental
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• noun

1

A characteristic attitude, mindset, or habitual way of thinking held by a person or group.

Example

"Switching from a fixed to a growth mentality helped the students embrace difficult challenges."

2

The capacity for intelligent thought; mental power or intellectual endowment.

Example

"The complex puzzle was designed to test the problem-solving mentality of the applicants."

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• Rhymes for mentality

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 17th century, derived from 'mental' (from Late Latin mentalis, 'of the mind', from Latin mens, ment-, 'mind') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ity'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mentality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mentality
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