Thinking: meaning, definitions and examples

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thinking

[ ˈθɪŋkɪŋ ]

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mental process

The process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something.

Synonyms

cogitation, contemplation, reflection

Examples of usage

I need some time for thinking before making a decision.
Deep thinking is required to solve this problem.

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belief or opinion

A carefully considered opinion or judgment.

Synonyms

belief, opinion, view

Examples of usage

My thinking is that we should go with option B.
Her thinking on the matter is quite different.

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trend

Fashionable or current.

Synonyms

current, fashionable, trendy

Examples of usage

This jacket is so thinking right now.
Her style is always on the thinking side.

Translations

Translations of the word "thinking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pensamento

🇮🇳 विचार

🇩🇪 Denken

🇮🇩 berpikir

🇺🇦 думка

🇵🇱 myślenie

🇯🇵 考えること (kangaeru koto)

🇫🇷 pensée

🇪🇸 pensamiento

🇹🇷 düşünce

🇰🇷 생각 (saeng-gak)

🇸🇦 تفكير (tafkir)

🇨🇿 myšlení

🇸🇰 myslenie

🇨🇳 思考 (sīkǎo)

🇸🇮 razmišljanje

🇮🇸 hugsun

🇰🇿 ойлау

🇬🇪 ფიქრი (pikri)

🇦🇿 düşüncə

🇲🇽 pensamiento

Word origin

The word 'thinking' has Old English origins, derived from the word 'þencan' which means 'to conceive a thought'. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various meanings related to mental processes, beliefs, and trends. The concept of thinking has been explored and studied by philosophers, psychologists, and cognitive scientists throughout history.