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brainstorm - 2 dictionary results

brain⋅storm

[breyn-stawrm]
–noun
1.
a. a sudden impulse, idea, etc.
b. a fit of mental confusion or excitement.
2. brainstorming.
–adjective
3. of or pertaining to brainstorming.
–verb (used without object)
4. to conduct or practice brainstorming.
–verb (used with object)
5. to subject (a problem) to brainstorming.

Origin:
1890–95; brain + storm; orig. a severe mental disturbance


brainstormer, noun
brain·storm   (brān'stôrm')   
n.  
  1. A sudden clever plan or idea.
  2. A sudden, violent disturbance of the mind.
v.   brain·stormed, brain·storm·ing, brain·storms

v.   intr.
To engage in or organize brainstorming.
v.   tr.
  1. To consider or investigate (an issue, for example) by brainstorming.
  2. To think of or produce (a solution to a problem, for example) by brainstorming.
brain'storm'er n.
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