Thought

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Thought

Thought (pronunciation: /θɔːt/) refers to the process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something. The term is derived from the Old English word "þoht," or "geþoht," which means "process of thinking."

Etymology

The word "thought" comes from the Old English "þoht," or "geþoht," which is the past participle of "þencan," to conceive in the mind. It is related to the Dutch "gedachte," the German "Gedanke," all of which derive from the Proto-Germanic "*ga-þankijan."

Related Terms

  • Cognition: The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
  • Consciousness: The state of being aware of and able to think and perceive one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings.
  • Perception: The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
  • Reasoning: The action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way.
  • Introspection: The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes.
  • Memory: The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.

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