thought experiment

Questions

What does thought experiment mean?

An attempt to solve a problem using the power of human imagination.

Where does thought experiment come from?

A calque of German Gedankenexperiment.

How to pronounce thought experiment

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “thought experiment” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.