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sin⋅gle-mind⋅ed

[sing-guhl-mahyn-did]
–adjective
1. having or showing a single aim or purpose: a single-minded program.
2. dedicated; resolute; steadfast: He was single-minded in his concern for truth.

Origin:
1570–80


sin⋅gle-mind⋅ed⋅ly, adverb
sin⋅gle-mind⋅ed⋅ness, noun


2. determined, persevering, inflexible, firm.
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sin·gle-mind·ed   (sĭng'gəl-mīn'dĭd)
adj.  
  1. Having one overriding purpose or goal: the single-minded pursuit of money.

  2. Steadfast; resolute: He was single-minded in his determination to stop smoking.

sin'gle-mind'ed·ly adv., sin'gle-mind'ed·ness n.
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