Meanings
nounsynectics (uncountable)
- uncountableA problem-solving methodology that stimulates thought processes of which the subject may be unaware.
Origin
From Ancient Greek, suggesting the bringing together of apparently unrelated elements. Originally a trademark.
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synectics. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/synectics
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