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theories of mind

theories of mind is the plural of theory of mind.

Meaning of theory of mind

Noun

theory of mind (countable and uncountable, plural theories of mind)

  1. The ability to form an opinion about what other people are thinking.
    • Lack of theory of mind is a classic symptom of autism-spectrum disorders
    Antonyms:
    mindblindness
  2. (broadly) The intellectual ability to understand that different persons (other than the self) might have different intentions and knowledge.

Questions about theories of mind

What is theories of mind the plural of?
Theories of mind is the plural of theory of mind.

Words near theories of mind in the dictionary

  1. theorick
  2. theoricke
  3. theorics
  4. theories
  5. theories of everything
  6. theories of mind
  7. theories of relativity
  8. theories of value
  9. theorisation
  10. theorisations
  11. theorise

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