Bales out in a very positive way (8)
I believe the answer is:
absolute
'a very positive way' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to thinking as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?
'bales out' is the wordplay.
'bales out' anagrams to 'ABSOLUTE'.
However, I am not sure how the anagram is indicated.
'in' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for absolute that I've seen before include "Not subject to limitation" , "-273.15degC" , "Complete, total, without limits" , "Not qualified; total" , "Unlimited (power)" .)