"weakminded" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more weakminded [comparative], most weakminded [superlative]
Etymology: weak + minded Etymology templates: {{compound|en|weak|minded}} weak + minded Head templates: {{en-adj}} weakminded (comparative more weakminded, superlative most weakminded)
  1. Alternative spelling of weak-minded Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: weak-minded Derived forms: weakmindedness
    Sense id: en-weakminded-en-adj-DnsZDdb~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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