# synectics

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A problem-solving methodology that stimulates thought processes of which the subject may be unaware.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek, suggesting the bringing together of apparently unrelated elements. Originally a trademark.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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