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[すい(水)·へい(平)·し(思)·こう(考)]
suiheishikou
noun

Root Words:

[すい(水)·へい(平) + し(思)·こう(考)]
suihei + shikou

English Meaning(s) for 水平思考

noun
  1. lateral thinking
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Definition and Synonyms for 水平思考

Lateral Thinking a heuristic for solving problems
Synonyms: 水平思考
Lateral Thinking you try to look at the problem from many angles instead of tackling it head-on
Synonyms: 水平思考

Meanings for each kanji in 水平思考

» water
» even; flat; peace
» think
» consider; think over

Categories 水平思考 is a member of

Heuristic Rule a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem
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