thinking
/'θiɳkiɳ/
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Definition
Noun:
- The process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something: "Thinking" refers to the cognitive activity of forming thoughts, ideas, or judgments.
- A person's ideas or opinions: "Thinking" can also refer to a particular set of thoughts, beliefs, or intellectual processes.
Adjective:
- Endowed with the capacity to reason; using thought or rational judgment: Describes someone or something that is characterized by or engages in the process of thought.
Examples of Usage
Noun:
- Deep thinking is required to solve this complex problem.
- Her thinking on the matter has evolved over the years.
- "Thinking always made him frown."
Adjective:
- Humans are thinking beings.
- We need a more thinking approach to this issue.
Advanced Usage
"To my thinking": In my opinion; according to my thoughts or beliefs.
- To my thinking, this is the best course of action.
"Wishful thinking": The erroneous belief that something is true or will happen simply because one wishes it to be so.
- Believing he will change is just wishful thinking.
"Lateral thinking": A method of solving problems by using an indirect and creative approach, typically through viewing the problem in a new and unusual light.
- The puzzle requires some lateral thinking.
Variants and Related Words
- Think (v): To have a particular thought, idea, or opinion in the mind.
- Thinker (n): A person who thinks deeply or in a specified way.
- Thought (n): An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or the process of thinking.
- Thoughtful (adj): Engaged in or showing thought; considerate.
Synonyms
- Reasoning (n): The process of thinking about something in a logical way.
- Cognition (n): The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge.
- Reflection (n): Serious thought or consideration.
- Contemplation (n): The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Related Phrases
Think something over: To consider something carefully.
- I need a few days to think your proposal over.
Think something up: To invent or devise something.
- She thought up a brilliant excuse.
Think back (to): To recall a past event or time.
- He thought back to his childhood.
Related Idioms
Think outside the box: To think creatively, without being constrained by conventional ideas.
- We need to think outside the box to find a solution.
Think on one's feet: To think and react quickly, especially in a difficult situation.
- A good teacher must be able to think on her feet.
Adjective
- endowed with the capacity to reason
Noun
- the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
- thinking always made him frown
- she paused for thought