synectics

[ si-nek-tiks ]
/ sɪˈnɛk tɪks /

noun (used with a singular verb)

the study of creative processes, especially as applied to the solution of problems by a group of diverse individuals.

Origin of synectics

1960–65; synect(ic) continuous, (of a cause) direct (< Late Latin synecticus coherent < Greek synektikós, equivalent to synéch(ein) (see synechia) + -tikos -tic) + -ics

OTHER WORDS FROM synectics

syn·ec·tic, adjective syn·ec·ti·cal·ly, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for synectic

synectics
/ (sɪˈnɛktɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) 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

Word Origin for synectics

C20: from syn- + ecto- + -ics, in the sense: working together from outside