brainstorm

brainstorm
/brayn"stawrm'/, n.
1. -
a. a sudden impulse, idea, etc.
b. a fit of mental confusion or excitement.
2. brainstorming.
adj.
3. of or pertaining to brainstorming.
v.i.
4. to conduct or practice brainstorming.
v.t.
5. to subject (a problem) to brainstorming.
[1890-95; BRAIN + STORM; orig. a severe mental disturbance]

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