divergent thinking

English

Etymology

Coined by Joy Paul Guilford in 1956.

Noun

divergent thinking (uncountable)

1. Type of thinking that is used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions.

   Coordinate term: convergent thinking

Translations

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See also

• creative thinking
• lateral thinking

Further reading

• “divergent thinking”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.