"twi-mindedness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From twi-minded + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|twi-minded|ness}} twi-minded + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} twi-mindedness (uncountable)
  1. The state, quality, or condition of being twi-minded; double-mindedness. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: twimindedness

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