synectics

synectics
synectic, adj.synectically, adv.
/si nek"tiks/, n. (used with a sing. v.)
the study of creative processes, esp. as applied to the solution of problems by a group of diverse individuals.
[1960-65; synect(ic) continuous, (of a cause) direct ( < LL synecticus coherent < Gk synektikós, equiv. to synéch(ein) (see SYNECHIA) + -tikos -TIC) + -ICS]

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