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This tag is for questions seeking a single word that fits a meaning. To ensure that your question is not closed as off-topic, please be specific about the intended use of the word.  INCLUDE A SAMPLE SENTENCE demonstrating how the word would be used.  Click on "Info", or "View Tag" and "Learn more..." for more information. Please use the [phrase-requests] tag if you seek a phrase and the [terminology] tag if you seek a term in a specialized subject also.

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Is there a word for someone who will fairly evaluate points of view that conflict with his own?

I'm personally favorably inclined to dispassionate. "dis·pas·sion·ate /disˈpaSH(ə)nət/ adjective not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial."
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X, Y, Z — horizontal, vertical and ...?

I had this same question working on a 3D interface today, and came to the conclusion that "vertical" (y axis), "lateral" (x axis), and "horizontal" (z axis) fit reasonably well. Vertical means "bein …
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