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Openness
Meaning
Noun
●
Accommodating
attitude
or
opinion
,
as in
receptivity
to new
ideas
,
behaviors
,
cultures
,
peoples
,
environments
,
experiences
, etc; different from the
familiar
,
conventional
,
traditional
, or
one's
own.
●
The
degree
to which a person, group, organization,
institution
, or
society
exhibits
this
liberal
attitude
or opinion.
●
Lack of
secrecy
;
candour
, transparency.
●
In Computing & Education:
degree of
accessibility
to
view
, use, and
modify
in a
shared
environment with
legal
rights
generally
held
in common
and
preventing
proprietary
restrictions
on the right of others to
continue
viewing
, using,
modifying
and sharing.
●
In Systems theory:
The
degree
to which a system
operates
with
distinct
boundaries
across which
exchange
occurs
capable
of
inducing
change in the system while
maintaining
the
boundaries
themselves.
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Wiktionary
Origin
openness
English
-ness
English
open
English
open
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Inclusiveness
Acceptance
Transparency
Thoughtfulness
Receptiveness
Friendliness
Flexibility
Connectedness
Responsiveness
Inclusivity
Adaptability
Approachability
Commitment
Civility
Optimism
Frankness
Boldness
Sincerity
Accessibility
Freedom
Candor
Honesty
Humility
Willingness
Agreeableness
Straightforwardness
Interdependence
Generosity
Cooperation
Creativity
Liberalization
Diversity
Accountability
Pluralism
Tolerance
Integrity
Directness
Extraversion
Innovation
Receptivity
Autonomy
Reciprocity
Forthrightness
Supportiveness
Fairness
Sensitivity
Participation
Engagement
Independence
Genuineness
Collaboration
Equality
Extroversion
Compassion
Openmindedness
Communication
Empathy
Authenticity
Intimacy
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