thinking cap

think·ing cap

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thing-king kap]
- /ˈθɪŋ kɪŋ kæp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thing-king kap]
- /ˈθɪŋ kɪŋ kæp/

Definition of thinking cap words

noun thinking cap a state of mind marked by reflection or concentration: If we put on our thinking caps, we may come up with the answer. 1

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Origin of thinking cap

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75

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Parts of speech for Thinking cap

noun

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thinking cap popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

thinking cap usage trend in Literature

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