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synectics

syn·ec·tics
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [si-nek-tiks]
    • /sɪˈnɛk tɪks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [si-nek-tiks]
    • /sɪˈnɛk tɪks/

Definitions of synectics word

  • noun synectics the study of creative processes, especially as applied to the solution of problems by a group of diverse individuals. 1
  • noun synectics a method of identifying and solving problems that depends on creative thinking, the use of analogy, and informal conversation among a small group of individuals with diverse experience and expertise 0

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Origin of synectics

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
1960-65; synect(ic) continuous, (of a cause) direct (< Late Latin synecticus coherent < Greek synektikós, equivalent to synéch(ein) (see synechia) + -tikos -tic) + -ics

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Parts of speech for Synectics

noun
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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synectics popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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