creative thinking
kriˈeɪtɪv ˈθɪŋkɪŋ
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Definition of creative thinking - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
innovationthe ability to think in new and original ways
  • Creative thinking is essential for solving complex problems.
2.
problem solvingthe skill of finding innovative solutions
  • Creative thinking is essential in engineering projects.
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Expressions with creative

creative blockn.
temporary inability to create new ideas or work
She struggled with creative block for weeks.
creative juicesn.
mental energy for creative activities
After a good night's sleep, her creative juices were ready for the project.
creative licensen.
permission to deviate from standard rules
The author took creative license with grammar to achieve a unique style.
creative veinn.
natural talent for creative activities
She has a creative vein for painting.
creative juices flowexp.
feel inspired and start having new ideas
Listening to music makes my creative juices flow.
creative juices flowingexp.
urge to start working on a creative task
A walk in nature helps get my creative juices flowing.

Expressions with thinking

thinking capn.
state of focused thinking to find solutions
She put on her thinking cap to tackle the issue.
wishful thinkingn.
belief that hopes match facts, leading to poor choices
Her wishful thinking made her ignore the warning signs.
out-of-the-box thinkingn.
approach to problem-solving that is unconventional
The team used out-of-the-box thinking to tackle the complex issue.
blue-sky thinkingn.
creative thinking not limited by current beliefs
The team engaged in blue-sky thinking to innovate new products.
what was someone thinkingexp.
questions the logic behind someone's actions
What was she thinking wearing that outfit?
not bear thinking aboutv.
be so bad you cannot even think about it
The idea of losing her does not bear thinking about.
put on one's thinking capv.
start thinking carefully to solve a problem
Let's put on our thinking caps and find a solution.
what was I thinking ofexp.
expresses regret or surprise about a past action
I wore sandals in the snow, what was I thinking of?
lateral thinkingn.
solving problems using creative, non-linear methods
Lateral thinking helped her find a unique solution.
cathedral thinkingn.
long-term planning for projects beyond one's lifetime
Building sustainable cities requires cathedral thinking to benefit future generations.

Terms related to creative thinking

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brainstormingcreativityimaginationingenuityinventivenessnoveltyresourcefulnessvisioninnovationinsightoriginality

Terms with creative thinking included in their meaning

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clevernessn.
creative thinking
the ability to think creatively and solve problems
inspire the imaginationv.
creativity
make someone start thinking in creative or new ways
outside the boxadj.
creativity
unconventional or creative in approach or thinking
vivid imaginationn.
creativity
capacity for detailed and creative thinking
out-of-the-box thinkingn.
creativity
creative thinking that leads to novel solutions
engage the imaginationv.
creativity
make someone start thinking in creative ways
feed the imaginationv.
stimulate creativity
stimulate creative thinking or fantasy
fuel someone's imaginationv.
creativity
stimulate someone's creative thinking or ideas

Examples of creative thinking in a sentence

  • Workshops on creative thinking can boost team performance.
  • Creative thinking led to a breakthrough in the project.
  • Workshops on creative thinking can boost team innovation.

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  1. French:pensée créative, créativité, ...
  2. German:kreatives Denken, ...
  3. Italian:pensiero creativo, creatività, ...
  4. Spanish:innovación, creatividad, ...
  5. Portuguese:pensamento inovador, criatividade, ...
  6. Chinese:创新思维, 创意思维, ...
  7. Japanese:創造的思考, 発想力, ...
  8. Arabic:تَفْكِير إِبْدَاعِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲשִׁיבָה יְצִירָתִית, ...
  10. Russian:креативное мышление, инновационное мышление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:творче мислення, ...
  12. Hindi:रचनात्मक सोच, सृजनात्मक सोच, ...
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