convergent thinking
A type of thinking that focuses on finding a single, best solution to a problem by…A type of thinking that focuses on finding a single, best solution to a problem by analyzing and evaluating available information.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A type of thinking that focuses on finding a single, best solution to a problem by analyzing and evaluating available information.
thinking that brings together information focussed on solving a problem (especially solving problems that have a single correct solution)
Origin
Coined by Joy Paul Guilford in 1956.Coined by Joy Paul Guilford in 1956.
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Antonyms
1 antonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable