Meaning of the word "lateral thinking" in English
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lateral thinking
US /ˌlæt.ər.əl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ/
UK /ˌlæt.ər.əl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ/
Noun
1.
a way of solving problems by using your imagination to find new ways of looking at the problem rather than by using traditional logical methods
Example:
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The puzzle required lateral thinking to solve, not just logic.
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We need some lateral thinking to come up with a truly innovative solution.
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