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idea

noun

ī-ˈdē-ə How to pronounce idea (audio)
-ˈdēə,
also
ˈī-(ˌ)dē-ə How to pronounce idea (audio)
 or  ˈī-dē
1
: a formulated thought or opinion
2
: whatever is known or supposed about something
a child's idea of time
3
: the central meaning or chief end of a particular action or situation
4
a
: a plan for action : design
b
: a standard of perfection : ideal
c
: a transcendent entity that is a real pattern of which existing things are imperfect representations
5
a
: an entity (such as a thought, concept, sensation, or image) actually or potentially present to consciousness
b
: an indefinite or unformed conception
c
obsolete : an image recalled by memory
6
Christian Science : an image in Mind
7
archaic : a visible representation of a conception : a replica of a pattern
idealess
ī-ˈdē-ə-ləs How to pronounce idea (audio)
-ˈdēə-
 also  ˈī-(ˌ)dē-ə-
 or  ˈī-dē-
adjective

Synonyms

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idea, concept, conception, thought, notion, impression mean what exists in the mind as a representation (as of something comprehended) or as a formulation (as of a plan).

idea may apply to a mental image or formulation of something seen or known or imagined, to a pure abstraction, or to something assumed or vaguely sensed.

innovative ideas
my idea of paradise

concept may apply to the idea formed by consideration of instances of a species or genus or, more broadly, to any idea of what a thing ought to be.

a society with no concept of private property

conception is often interchangeable with concept; it may stress the process of imagining or formulating rather than the result.

our changing conception of what constitutes art

thought is likely to suggest the result of reflecting, reasoning, or meditating rather than of imagining.

commit your thoughts to paper

notion suggests an idea not much resolved by analysis or reflection and may suggest the capricious or accidental.

you have the oddest notions

impression applies to an idea or notion resulting immediately from some stimulation of the senses.

the first impression is of soaring height

Example Sentences

My idea is to study law. Starting her own business seemed like a good idea at the time, but it turned out badly. Whose idea was it to leave so early? My idea was that if we left early we could beat the crowd. Buying the car was a bad idea. I have some ideas for redecorating the room. He has an idea for a movie. I'm not sure what to do next. Do you have any ideas? She's always full of new ideas. It's a good idea to talk to people who have actually been there. See More
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin, from Greek, from idein to see — more at wit

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4c

Time Traveler
The first known use of idea was in the 14th century

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