thinking

American  

[thing-king] / ˈθɪŋ kɪŋ /

adjective

1. rational; reasoning.

   People are thinking animals.

2. thoughtful; reflective.

   Any thinking person would reject that plan.

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noun

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

   clear thinking.

thinking British  

/ ˈθɪŋkɪŋ /

noun

1. opinion or judgment

2. the process of thought

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adjective

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

   thinking people

2. to ponder a matter or problem

Other Word Forms

• nonthinking adjective
• thinkingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of thinking

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

Example Sentences

Andrew remembers the first time they met, thinking: "Wow - she is amazing!"

From BBC

She remembered thinking "this isn't even happening" after she got home and received the call about Morgan.

From BBC

"I don't want people thinking I am bitter when I ain't."

From BBC

Once you start thinking beyond flavor and temperature — and begin paying attention to texture — cooking opens up dramatically.

From Salon

It is a reflex that inhibits critical and intellectually consistent thinking.

From Salon

Related Words

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