non-thinker
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/nɑn-ˈθɪŋkər/
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/nɒn-ˈθɪŋkə/
(thinker)
deep thinker
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-thinker' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'thinker,' which comes from Old English 'þencan,' meaning 'to conceive in the mind.'
Historical Evolution
'þencan' transformed into the Middle English word 'thinken,' and eventually became the modern English word 'thinker.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'þencan' meant 'to conceive in the mind,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who does not engage in deep or critical thinking.
He is often criticized as a non-thinker who follows the crowd.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45