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sin·gle-mind·ed
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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
Related forms
sin·gle-mind·ed·ly,
adverb
sin·gle-mind·ed·ness,
noun
Synonyms
2.
determined, persevering, inflexible, firm.
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single-minded
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having but one aim or purpose; dedicated
single-'mindedly
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single-'mindedness
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