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Meaning of lateral thinking | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The use of reasoned thought in a nonstandard, or nonlinear logical way to find a solution to a problem.

uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Querdenken
Español pensamiento lateral
Français pensée latérale
日本語 水平思考
Português pensamento lateral
Română gândire laterală
Русский латеральное мышление

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

lateral transfer lateralisation lateralism lateralist laterality lateralization

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