open-mindedness


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o·pen-mind·ed

(ō′pən-mīn′dĭd)
adj.
Receptive to new and different ideas or the opinions of others: remained open-minded on the issue.

o′pen-mind′ed·ly adv.
o′pen-mind′ed·ness n.
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open-mindedness

noun
Ready acceptance of often new suggestions, ideas, influences, or opinions:
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open-mindedness

[ˈəʊpnˈmaɪndɪdnɪs] Nausencia f de prejuicios, imparcialidad f
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