thought-provoking
|thought-pro-vok-ing|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈθɔt prəˌvoʊkɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈθɔːt prəˌvəʊkɪŋ/
stimulating thought
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thought-provoking' originates from the combination of 'thought' and 'provoke,' where 'thought' refers to the process of thinking and 'provoke' means to stimulate or incite.
Historical Evolution
'thought-provoking' evolved from the combination of the words 'thought' and 'provoke' in English, maintaining its meaning over time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stimulate thought,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing someone to think seriously about a particular subject or issue.
The documentary was thought-provoking and sparked a lot of discussions.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40