thinking

[thing-king]

adjective

1. rational; reasoning.

   People are thinking animals.

2. thoughtful; reflective.

   Any thinking person would reject that plan.

noun

1. thought; think; thought; judgment, reflection.

   clear thinking.

thinking

/ ˈθɪŋkɪŋ /

noun

1. opinion or judgment

2. the process of thought

adjective

1. (prenominal) using or capable of using intelligent thought

   thinking people

2. to ponder a matter or problem

Other Word Forms

• thinkingly adverb
• nonthinking adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of thinking¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English thenking (noun); think ¹, -ing ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

"I came out thinking it was a sports injury but I ended up having a crutch and I've had it ever since."

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All this will be factoring into Malle's thinking as she takes on the job of head of editorial content.

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That's still a wise mindset when thinking about how the rest of this group might pan out - confidence laced with caution, positivity laced with prudence.

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The head coach explained that part of the thinking was to match Denmark's physicality, recalling a chastening 2-0 defeat in Copenhagen in the last World Cup qualification campaign.

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"We're always thinking about our colleagues and wondering 'did they suffer?' They could be here with us now. We are deeply, deeply sad."

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Related Words

• idea 
• judgment 
• logic 
• opinion 
• reasoning 
• understanding