intellection

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully(n)

Synonyms: cerebration intellection mentation thinking thought thought process

Hyponyms: abstract thought consideration construction convergent thinking divergent thinking excogitation explanation free association ideation line of thought logical thinking mental synthesis mysticism out-of-the-box thinking planning preparation problem solving provision reasoning thread train of thought

Hypernyms: higher cognitive process

Examples: thinking always made him frown she paused for thought