out-of-the-box
|out/of/the/box|
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/ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈbɑks/
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/ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈbɒks/
innovative thinking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'out-of-the-box' originates from the metaphorical idea of thinking beyond the confines of a literal box, where 'box' represents conventional thinking.
Historical Evolution
The phrase 'out-of-the-box' evolved from the concept of 'thinking outside the box,' which became popular in the late 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to literal thinking beyond a physical box, but now it signifies innovative thinking.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
innovative or creative thinking that is not constrained by conventional norms.
The team came up with an out-of-the-box solution to the problem.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 11:21