thinker
ˈθɪŋkər
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Definition of thinker - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
deep thoughtperson who spends time thinking deeply
  • She is a thinker who ponders life's big questions.
intellectual philosopher scholar
2.
philosophyintellectual known for new ideas
  • Albert Einstein was a great thinker of his time.
intellectual philosopher scholar
3.
puzzleUSchallenging problem requiring thoughtUS
  • This math problem is a real thinker.
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Expressions with thinker

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someone who offers insightful perspectives
His reputation as a deep thinker made him a sought-after speaker.
person who forms own ideas, not copying others
She is an independent thinker who questions everything.
person who uses imagination to solve problems
She is a creative thinker who finds unique solutions.
person who solves problems creatively
She is a lateral thinker who finds unique solutions.
someone who bases decisions on hopes rather than reality
He's a wishful thinker, always expecting the best despite clear risks.
person who finds one correct answer
The convergent thinker solved the puzzle quickly.

Origin of thinker

Old English, thencan (to conceive in the mind)

Terms with thinker included in their meaning

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innovative thinker
someone who invents or produces original ideas
thinker
someone who thinks deeply and seriously
leader
the main thinker in a group
deep thinker
person who thinks deeply about life
creative thinker
person with creative imagination
top thinker
person with exceptional intelligence or knowledge
thought disconnection
in a state of deep thought that makes the thinker appear disconnected from reality
innovative thinker
person with original ideas about the future

Examples of thinker in a sentence

  • The philosopher was a renowned thinker of his time.
  • Socrates is often regarded as a foundational thinker in Western philosophy.
  • The conference was attended by many renowned thinkers from around the world.
  • That crossword clue is a real thinker.
  • Designing the bridge became a thinker for the engineers.

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  1. French:penseur, casse-tête, ...
  2. German:Denker, Knobelaufgabe, ...
  3. Italian:pensatore, intellettuale, ...
  4. Spanish:pensador, rompecabezas, ...
  5. Portuguese:pensador, quebra-cabeças, ...
  6. Chinese:思想者, 思想家, ...
  7. Japanese:思想家, 哲学者, ...
  8. Arabic:مُفَكِّر, مُتَفَكِّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:הוֹגֶה, הוֹגֶה דֵּעוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:мыслитель, задача на сообразительность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мислитель, інтелектуал, ...
  12. Hindi:चिंतक, दार्शनिक, ...
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