convergent thinking

n (Psychology) psychol analytical, usually deductive, thinking in which ideas are examined for their logical validity or in which a set of rules is followed, e.g. in arithmetic

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convergent thinking - thinking that brings together information focussed on solving a problem (especially solving problems that have a single correct solution)cerebration, intellection, mentation, thinking, thought process, thought - the process of using your mind to consider something carefully; "thinking always made him frown"; "she paused for thought"problem solving - the thought processes involved in solving a problemdivergent thinking, out-of-the-box thinking - thinking that moves away in diverging directions so as to involve a variety of aspects and which sometimes lead to novel ideas and solutions; associated with creativity

convergent thinking

Analytical thinking that follows a set of rules, as in arithmetic, or in which the logical validity of the thought processes is checked and verified. Compare divergent or creative ‘lateral’ thinking, characterized by unorthodox mental processes but often productive of a number of different and sometimes valuable solutions.

convergent thinking

Related to convergent thinking: divergent thinking

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Antonyms for convergent thinking

noun thinking that brings together information focussed on solving a problem (especially solving problems that have a single correct solution)

Related Words

cerebration
intellection
mentation
thinking
thought process
thought
problem solving

Antonyms

divergent thinking
out-of-the-box thinking