growth mindset

noun

The belief that one's own intelligence or psychological capabilities are able to be developed and enhanced through the learning process, rather than being stagnant or unchanging.

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Meanings

noungrowth mindset (plural growth mindsets)

plural growth mindsets

  1. human sciencesThe belief that one's own intelligence or psychological capabilities are able to be developed and enhanced through the learning process, rather than being stagnant or unchanging.

Origin

Coined by Carol Dweck.

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Translations

Finnish kasvun asenne
  • kasvun asenneTranslations
Polish nastawienie na rozwój
  • nastawienie na rozwójTranslations
Cite this entry
APA

growth mindset. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/growth%20mindset

MLA

“growth mindset.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/growth%20mindset. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “growth mindset,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/growth%20mindset.

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