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mentality

/mɛnˈtæləti/
English Definition
n. a way of thinking or the ability to think
中文释义
心态,思想
Example Sentence

The scientific mentality values empirical evidence over tradition, which has driven many technological advancements.

科学心态重视经验证据而非传统,这推动了许多技术进步。

Synonyms
mindset outlook attitude
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “mentality”?

  1. A Refusing to accept
  2. B Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials
  3. C A way of thinking or the ability to think
  4. D Basic beliefs or rules that guide actions
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C — A way of thinking or the ability to think. “mentality” means a way of thinking or the ability to think.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “a way of thinking or the ability to think”?

  1. A mentality
  2. B principles
  3. C denial
  4. D industry
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A — mentality. “mentality” means a way of thinking or the ability to think.

Common questions about “mentality”

What does “mentality” mean?

mentality — a way of thinking or the ability to think. In Chinese: 心态,思想.

How do you pronounce “mentality”?

mentality is pronounced /mɛnˈtæləti/.

How is “mentality” used in a sentence?

The scientific mentality values empirical evidence over tradition, which has driven many technological advancements. (科学心态重视经验证据而非传统,这推动了许多技术进步。)

What are synonyms for “mentality”?

mindset, outlook, attitude — all close in meaning to mentality (a way of thinking or the ability to think).

Is “mentality” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. mentality is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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