It's probably annoying the way I oversimplify things, but you reminded me of something I read somewhere.
Some Jazz musician was asked to define Jazz.
He couldn't really, his answer was something like: 'I don't know. But I'll know when I hear it'.
To add something to the discussion directly: thinking requires vocabulary. Vocabulary is the currency of thought.
You can usually express an idea with a few thoughts, or many. The audience, and amount of details chosen should always be kept in mind. Writing helps you to remember vocabulary and word choice when expressing ideas.
Some Jazz musician was asked to define Jazz.
He couldn't really, his answer was something like: 'I don't know. But I'll know when I hear it'.
To add something to the discussion directly: thinking requires vocabulary. Vocabulary is the currency of thought.
You can usually express an idea with a few thoughts, or many. The audience, and amount of details chosen should always be kept in mind. Writing helps you to remember vocabulary and word choice when expressing ideas.