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thinker Meaning & Definition

/ˈθɪŋ.kə/

What Does Thinker Mean?

Thinker is a noun that means One who spends time thinking, contemplating or meditating. It can also mean An intellectual, such as a philosopher or theologian.

Thinker: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//ˈθɪŋ.kə//
Syllables1
Synonymsmind
Pluralthinkers

Thinker Definition (Noun)

  1. One who spends time thinking, contemplating or meditating.
  2. An intellectual, such as a philosopher or theologian.
  3. The brain; the mind.
  4. A poser; a conundrum that requires some thinking.

Synonyms of Thinker

Thinker synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Thinker

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Thinker in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

thinker (plural thinkers)

Words That Rhyme With Thinker

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Origin of Thinker

From Middle English thinkere, equivalent to think +‎ -er. Compare West Frisian tinker (“thinker”), Dutch denker (“thinker”), German Denker (“thinker”), Danish tænker (“thinker”), Swedish tänkare (“thinker”).

How to Pronounce Thinker

The standard pronunciation of thinker is //ˈθɪŋ.kə//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Thinker: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is thinker?

Thinker is a noun.

What is another word for thinker?

Close synonyms of thinker are mind. See the full list of thinker synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of thinker?

The plural of thinker is thinkers.

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