thoughtcombining
nounUK /ˈθɔːt.kəmˌbaɪ.nɪŋ/
US /ˈθɔt.kəmˌbaɪ.nɪŋ/
Thoughtcombining is when you put two ideas together to make a new one.
Thoughtcombining helped the team invent a better toy by mixing two ideas.
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2. The act of linking several thoughts into one big plan.
Her thoughtcombining turned three small notes into a clear plan.
3. A way of solving problems by joining different points of view.
Thoughtcombining let the friends see the puzzle from both sides.
4. The mental process of merging memories to form a new idea.
His thoughtcombining of two old stories made a brand-new tale.