0 a way of solving a problem by thinking about it in a different and original way and not using traditional or expected methods
1 the process of considering a problem in a different and original way, rather than following traditional or expected ideas:
Critical thinking and reading, logical thinking, as well as lateral thinking may all be required to solve a situation puzzle.
In others, however, the reasons may be difficult to identify or complex, and addressing them may require lateral thinking and compromise.
Critical analysis and lateral thinking are required to place these assumptions in their correct context.
That demonstrated his lateral thinking, common sense and prudence.
According to lateral thinking, however, that means that four out of five accidents are not caused by drinking.
Of course lateral thinking can produce solutions, but there are about 25,000 schools, all of which will expect access to musical instrument teaching.
Much more lateral thinking is needed across departmental boundaries about how we can examine the whole picture.
So why not put in place an imaginative scheme, including a good deal of lateral thinking, to change totally the farming industry?
