Ideation: meaning, definitions and examples

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ideation

 

[ ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

creative process

The process of forming ideas or concepts. Ideation involves brainstorming, creativity, and innovation.

Synonyms

brainstorming, creativity, innovation

Examples of usage

  • Ideation is a crucial step in the product development process.
  • The team had a productive ideation session, generating many innovative ideas.
  • Effective ideation requires thinking outside the box.
Context #2 | Noun

psychology

A process of generating ideas that can lead to new solutions or insights. It is often used in psychological counseling or therapy.

Synonyms

creative thinking, idea generation, problem-solving

Examples of usage

  • Ideation therapy helps individuals explore new perspectives and solutions.
  • The therapist guided the patient through a session of ideation.

Translations

Translations of the word "ideation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ideação

🇮🇳 विचारधारा

🇩🇪 Ideenfindung

🇮🇩 pertumbuhan ide

🇺🇦 генерація ідей

🇵🇱 generowanie pomysłów

🇯🇵 アイデアの創出

🇫🇷 génération d'idées

🇪🇸 generación de ideas

🇹🇷 fikir üretme

🇰🇷 아이디어 창출

🇸🇦 توليد الأفكار

🇨🇿 generování nápadů

🇸🇰 generovanie nápadov

🇨🇳 创意生成

🇸🇮 generiranje idej

🇮🇸 hugmyndasköpun

🇰🇿 идеялар генерациясы

🇬🇪 იდეების გენერაცია

🇦🇿 ideya yaratma

🇲🇽 generación de ideas

Etymology

The term 'ideation' originates from the Latin word 'ideare', which means 'to form an idea'. The concept of ideation has been prevalent throughout history, with philosophers, artists, and innovators engaging in the creative process of generating ideas. In modern times, ideation has become a crucial element in fields such as design thinking, business innovation, and psychology.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,997, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.