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synectically

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syn⋅ec⋅tics

  [si-nek-tiks]
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–noun (used with a singular verb)
the study of creative processes, esp. as applied to the solution of problems by a group of diverse individuals.
Origin:
1960–65; synect(ic) continuous, (of a cause) direct (< LL synecticus coherent < Gk synektikós, equiv. to synéch(ein) (see synechia ) + -tikos -tic ) + -ics

Related forms:
syn⋅ec⋅tic, adjective
syn⋅ec⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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