Thought
/θɔːt/noun
An idea or mental process that involves contemplation or consideration.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, thought was often seen as a divine gift, linked to the gods' ability to create and influence reality through mental power.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*tekw-
“to produce or create, particularly through mental processes.”
Old English
Old English
þoht
“the process of thinking or reflecting.”
Old High German
OHG
doh
“thought or opinion.”
Middle English
Middle English
thought
“the act of thinking, contemplation, or consideration.”
Modern English
English
thought
“the mental process of considering or reasoning.”