Idea: meaning, definitions and examples
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idea
[ aษชหdษชษ ]
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.
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.
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:
๐ต๐น ideia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Idee
๐ฎ๐ฉ ide
๐บ๐ฆ ัะดะตั
๐ต๐ฑ pomysล
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใคใใข
๐ซ๐ท idรฉe
๐ช๐ธ idea
๐น๐ท fikir
- dรผลรผnce
- idea
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ด๋์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ nรกpad
๐ธ๐ฐ nรกpad
๐จ๐ณ ๆณๆณ
๐ธ๐ฎ ideja
๐ฎ๐ธ hugmynd
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธะดะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ideya
๐ฒ๐ฝ idea
Word origin
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.