original thinking
nounUK /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ/
US /əˈrɪdʒ.ə.nəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ/
Thinking of new ideas that nobody else has thought of before.
Her original thinking helped the team solve the problem in a fun new way.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The habit of coming up with ideas without copying others.
The teacher praised his original thinking during the science project.
3. A way of solving problems by finding completely new approaches.
Original thinking led the company to design a brand-new kind of toy.
4. The ability to think independently rather than following the crowd.
Good leaders encourage original thinking among their teammates.