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Definition of thought-provoking adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

thought-provoking

adjective

/ˈθɔːt prəvəʊkɪŋ/

/ˈθɔːt prəvəʊkɪŋ/

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making people think seriously about a particular subject or issue
- a brilliant and thought-provoking play
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