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thinking

/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of using one's mind to consider, reason, or reflect.

    - "She is deeply engrossed in her thinking."
    - "Let's give it some thought before making a decision."
    - "I need some time to do some serious thinking."
  • Noun

    The process of having ideas, thoughts, or opinions.

    - "His latest book is a product of his deep thinking."
    - "The team went into a huddle for some quiet thinking."
    - "She is known for her insightful thinking."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/



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  2. /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/



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Synonyms

guess
Rhymes
Words rhyming with thinking
inking , linking , blinking , sinking , drinking , shrinking
Variants
List of all variants of thinking that leads to same result
thinking , thinkings , thinkingly , thinkingness , thinkingnesses , think , think better of , think much of , thinker , thinkers , thinking better of , thinking much of , thinks , thinks better of , thinks much of , thought , thought better of , thought much of , thinking cap , thinking caps , critical thinking , wishful thinking , wishful thinkings , deceive oneself into thinking , forward-thinking , lateral thinking , put her thinking cap on , put his thinking cap on , put one's thinking cap on , put their thinking cap on
Etymology
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Old English 'thynkan' or 'thancan' meaning 'to think, consider'.

Trivia
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  1. The human brain generates about 12-25 watts of electricity during normal thinking.

  2. The average person spends about 6 years of their life daydreaming.

  3. Thinking too much can lead to anxiety and stress, while not thinking enough can lead to boredom and apathy.

Related Concepts
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  1. Reasoning: A cognitive process that involves using logic and evidence to arrive at a conclusion.

  2. Problem-solving: A cognitive process that involves identifying, analyzing, and finding solutions to problems.

  3. Creativity: A cognitive process that involves generating new ideas, concepts, or solutions.

  4. Memory: A cognitive process that involves encoding, storing, and retrieving information.

  5. Attention: A cognitive process that involves focusing on a particular stimulus or task.

Culture
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Thinking is a fundamental cognitive process that is central to human intelligence and creativity. It is a complex mental activity that involves various brain functions such as perception, memory, attention, problem-solving, and language. Thinking has been explored extensively in various fields such as philosophy, psychology, education, and neuroscience. In philosophy, thinking is often associated with concepts such as reason, logic, and knowledge. In psychology, thinking is studied as a cognitive process that influences behavior and decision-making. In education, thinking is considered a crucial skill for learning and problem-solving. In neuroscience, thinking is studied through various brain imaging techniques to understand the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive processes.

How to Memorize "thinking"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a light bulb turning on in your head.
    - Visualize yourself sitting at a desk with a pen and paper, brainstorming ideas.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'thinking' with a tree growing, with each branch representing a new idea.
    - Associate the word 'thinking' with a puzzle, with each piece representing a new thought.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'PLEASE' to remember the steps of the problem-solving process: Problem, Analyze, List, Explore, and Solve.

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