promptedthought
nounUK /ˈprɒmptɪd θɔːt/
US /ˈprɑːmptɪd θɔːt/
A thought that comes to your mind because something reminded you of it.
Seeing the old photo gave her a prompted thought about her childhood.
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2. An idea that a question or hint helps you think of.
The teacher's question led to a prompted thought about the answer.
3. A thought that appears in your mind after someone gives you a clue.
The riddle gave him a prompted thought that solved the puzzle.
4. A sudden idea caused by something you see or hear.
The song brought a prompted thought of summer camp.