noun, verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A creativity technique by which a group tries to find solutions for a specific problem from ideas spontaneously contributed by its members.

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of mastermind form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

geniusacademicianacearchitectauthoritybe responsible for

Example

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"I think overestimating the people masterminding that conspiracy is exactly what they want."

Etymology

From mastermind + -ing.

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