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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SYNECTICS

From syn- + ecto- + -ics, in the sense: working together from outside.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SYNECTICS

synectics  [sɪˈnɛktɪks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SYNECTICS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Synectics is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SYNECTICS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Synectics

Synectics is a problem solving methodology that stimulates thought processes of which the subject may be unaware. This method was developed by George M. Prince and William J.J. Gordon, originating in the Arthur D. Little Invention Design Unit in the 1950s.

Definition of synectics in the English dictionary

The definition of synectics in the dictionary is a method of identifying and solving problems that depends on creative thinking, the use of analogy, and informal conversation among a small group of individuals with diverse experience and expertise.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SYNECTICS


aquatics
əˈkwætɪks
athletics
æθˈlɛtɪks
cosmetics
kɒzˈmetɪks
diagnostics
ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪks
dialectics
ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪks
didactics
dɪˈdæktɪks
genetics
dʒɪˈnɛtɪks
gymnastics
dʒɪmˈnæstɪks
logistics
lɒˈdʒɪstɪks
mathematics
ˌmæθəˈmætɪks
optics
ˈɒptɪks
orthodontics
ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪks
orthotics
ɔːˈθɒtɪks
phonotactics
ˈfəʊnəʊˌtæktɪks
politics
ˈpɒlɪtɪks
statics
ˈstætɪks
statistics
stəˈtɪstɪks
sticks
stɪks
syntactics
sɪnˈtæktɪks
tactics
ˈtæktɪks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SYNECTICS

synecdoche
synecdochic
synecdochical
synecdochically
synecdochism
synechia
synecious
synecologic
synecological
synecologically
synecologist
synecology
synecphoneses
synecphonesis
synectic
synectically
synedrial
synedrion
syneidesis
syneresis

WORDS THAT END LIKE SYNECTICS

acoustics
aeronautics
aesthetics
antics
bioinformatics
bullying tactics
electromagnetics
informatics
kinetics
linguistics
office politics
pneumatics
scare tactics
semantics
shock tactics
smear tactics
steamroller tactics
telematics
therapeutics
wait-and-see tactics

Synonyms and antonyms of synectics in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «synectics» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SYNECTICS

Find out the translation of synectics to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of synectics from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «synectics» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

集思广益
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Synectics
570 millions of speakers

English

synectics
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Synectics
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

SYNECTICS
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

синектика
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sinética
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

synectics
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

synectique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Synectics
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Synektik
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

創造工学
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

synectics
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Synectics
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

synectics
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

synectics
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Synectics
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Synectics
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Synectics
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Synectics
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

синектика
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Synectics
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Synectics
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Synectics
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Synectics
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

synectics
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of synectics

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SYNECTICS»

The term «synectics» is regularly used and occupies the 82.167 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SYNECTICS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «synectics» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «synectics» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about synectics

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SYNECTICS»

Discover the use of synectics in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to synectics and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Art synectics
Illustrated by photographs and drawings that showcase familiar art elements in new and unusual ways, provides over one hundred activities to stimulate creativity.
Nicholas Roukes, 1984
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Design Paradigms: A Sourcebook for Creative Visualization
Synectics is an approach to promoting creativity that is compatible with design paradigms. The term synectics comes from the Greek term synectikos, meaning the joining together of different and apparently irrelevant elements into a unified ...
Warren K. Wake, 2000
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Product Design
SYNECTICS 77 Synectics — a critique Next to brainstorming, the problem solving technique that comes to mind is probably synectics [13]. If my business acquaintances are representative, few people understand it and even fewer are able to ...
Mike Baxter, 1995
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A Problem-finding Approach to Effective Corporate Planning
Synectics Synectics, which is not as well known as brainstorming, is based on the assumptions that creativity can be described and taught. Its purpose is to improve the quality of creative output from those assigned to a synectics team.
Robert J. Thierauf, 1987
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Creativity and Problem Solving at Work
A GROWING FAMILY OF TECHNIQUES : THE SYNECTICS SYSTEM Brainstorming developed in all sorts of ways. In his book Osborn had already suggested a range of idea-spurring techniques which could be applied in a practical way ...
Tudor Rickards, 1997
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Management Fundamentals: Concepts, Applications, Skill ...
Brainstorming Synectics Nominal Grouping Innovation Creativity Consensus Mapping The Delphi Technique They should also build on suggestions made by others. However, members should not react in any way, favorably or unfavorably,  ...
Robert Lussier, 2011
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Coping for Capable Kids: Strategies for Parents, Teachers, ...
Synectics (from the Greek word synecticos) means the “joining to- gether of apparently unrelated elements” (Davis & Rimm, 1989, p. 238). The synectics process was developed by William J. J. Gordon, who identified the thinking strategies that ...
Leonora M. Cohen, Erica Frydenberg, 2006
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Synectics Model Of Teaching
The Present Book Is A Result Of This Modest Venture.An Introduction Which Provides Fuel For Thought To Understand The Study Is Provided In The First Chapter.
M.S. G. Sheela Talawar, G. Sheela, 2004
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Comprehension Activities for Reading in Social Studies and ...
Objective: To encourage students to use fluid and creative thinking by comparing things that wouldn't ordinarily be compared Grouping: Whole class and small groups What to Do: Synectics, a term coined by industrial psychologists, William ...
Leann Nickelsen, 2003
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Creativity and Intuition in Management
A. Synectics. Exercise. with. Johnson. &. Johnson. Managers. The Johnson and Johnson (J&J) managers from different Asian countries were taking the two- month management development course at the AIM. One of their training modules ...
Eduardo A. Morató, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SYNECTICS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term synectics is used in the context of the following news items.
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Vemotion, Synectics partner to integrate security video and …
The Thirsk-based security group is working with Synectics to integrate its video and streaming solutions with the Synergy command and control platform. «SourceSecurity.com, Jul 15»
2
Westhouse Securities Reaffirms "Buy" Rating for Synectics PLC (SNX)
Synectics PLC logo Synectics PLC (LON:SNX)'s stock had its “buy” rating restated by analysts at Westhouse Securities in a research report issued to clients and ... «Dakota Financial News, Jul 15»
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Synectics Lowers Full-Year Expectations As First-Half Loss Narrows
LONDON (Alliance News) - Synectics PLC has reduced its expectations for its full year, despite seeing a first half performance "slightly ahead" of its expectations ... «London South East, Jul 15»
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Synectics PLC Receives "Buy" Rating from Westhouse Securities …
Synectics PLC logo Westhouse Securities reissued their buy rating on shares of Synectics PLC (LON:SNX) in a research report released on Tuesday morning, ... «sleekmoney, Jul 15»
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Synectics schedules interims
Synectics, a leader in the design, integration, control and management of advanced surveillance technology and networked security systems, will announce its ... «Interactive Investor, Jul 15»
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Synectics' Synergy 3 command & control platform deployed by …
Salford City Council, which operates one of the largest public space surveillance systems in the UK, is to upgrade its central control room with Synectics' ... «SourceSecurity.com, Jun 15»
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Synectics Marks Decade of Canadian Gaming Surveillance with …
WINDSOR, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marking ten years since its entry into the Canadian gaming market, integrated surveillance solution provider, Synectics ... «Business Wire, Jun 15»
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Integrated surveillance will reduce risk at sea
As safety continues to dominate the shipping industry agenda, particularly in relation to heightened interest in new Arctic routes, Synectics sees integrated ... «Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide, May 15»
9
CCTV company opens new facility in Mallusk
Pictured (l-r) at the new premises in Mallusk are Synectics Mobile Systems Alister McKeever (engineer), Andrew Allan (engineer), Jeff Fail (managing director), ... «Newtown Abbey Times, May 15»
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Synectics celebrates oil and gas surveillance milestone
Global surveillance solutions business Synectics, is celebrating 30 years of innovation in the oil and gas industry. The company's COEX brand, which pioneered ... «PennEnergy, May 15»

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