divergent thinking
noun
Simple meaning
A cognitive process that involves generating multiple, unique solutions to open-ended problems or questions.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
daɪˈvɝdʒəntθɪŋkɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
A cognitive process that involves generating multiple, unique solutions to open-ended problems or questions.
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This meaning: A cognitive process that involves generating multiple, unique solutions to open-ended problems or questions.
Used this way, divergent thinking is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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