Idea: meaning, definitions and examples

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idea

 

[ aษชหˆdษชษ™ ]

Context #1 | Noun

creative

A thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action. An opinion or belief. A mental image or concept.

Synonyms

belief, concept, notion, thought

Examples of usage

  • I have an idea for a new business.
  • She shared her ideas on the topic during the meeting.
  • The artist's idea was to create a sculpture from recycled materials.
Context #2 | Noun

inspirational

A sudden and brilliant thought. A concept or mental image that is novel and valuable.

Synonyms

brainwave, conception, inspiration, vision

Examples of usage

  • The scientist had a groundbreaking idea that led to a new invention.
  • The writer's idea for the novel was unique and captivating.
  • The idea for the painting came to the artist in a dream.
Context #3 | Noun

philosophical

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

Synonyms

belief, concept, doctrine, principle

Examples of usage

  • The idea of justice is central to many ethical theories.
  • His ideas about morality were influenced by his religious beliefs.
  • The philosopher's ideas on existentialism challenged traditional views.

Translations

Translations of the word "idea" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ideia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคšเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Idee

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ide

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะดะตั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pomysล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚คใƒ‡ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท idรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ idea

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fikir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์ด๋””์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููƒุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกpad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกpad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆƒณๆณ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ideja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hugmynd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะดะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ideya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ idea

Etymology

The word 'idea' originated from the Greek word 'idein', meaning 'to see'. It entered the English language in the 16th century and has since been used to describe thoughts, concepts, and beliefs. Throughout history, ideas have been the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and philosophical inquiry.

See also: ideas, ideate, ideation, ideational, ideology.

Word Frequency Rank

At #555 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.