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brain·storm
 brainstorm
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- pronunciation:
- breIn
storm
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
brainstorms, brainstorming, brainstormed |
| definition: |
to engage in a method of problem-solving or idea-gathering in which members of a group freely and spontaneously offer their thoughts and suggestions.
We were brainstorming at the meeting yesterday, and we may have come up with a solution to the problem.The teacher asked the students to brainstorm, and she wrote each of their contributions on the board. |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to produce (an idea, suggestion, or solution) by brainstorming.
The group brainstormed some useful ideas for the upcoming show. |
| definition 2: |
to look for a solution to (a problem) by brainstorming.
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a sudden inspiration or bright idea.
I've just had a brainstorm! Listen to this!- similar words:
- intuition
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| definition 2: |
an incidence of severe mental turmoil or confusion.
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| related words: |
idea |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
related to brainstorming.
We had a long brainstorm session, but I heard few practical suggestions. |
| derivation: |
brainstormer (n.) |
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