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ideational

 

[ ˌʌɪdiˈeɪʃənl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

pertaining to ideas or concepts

Relating to or consisting of ideas or concepts, rather than material objects.

Synonyms

abstract, conceptual, theoretical

Examples of usage

  • It was an ideational conflict, rooted in differing beliefs and values.
  • The artist's work often explores ideational themes rather than tangible subjects.

Translations

Translations of the word "ideational" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ideacional

🇮🇳 विचारात्मक (vichāratmak)

🇩🇪 ideell

🇮🇩 ideasional

🇺🇦 ідеаційний

🇵🇱 ideacyjny

🇯🇵 観念的な (kannenteki na)

🇫🇷 idéationnel

🇪🇸 ideacional

🇹🇷 fikirsel

🇰🇷 관념적인 (gwan-nyeomjeog-in)

🇸🇦 فكري (fikri)

🇨🇿 ideový

🇸🇰 ideový

🇨🇳 观念的 (guānniàn de)

🇸🇮 idejni

🇮🇸 hugmyndafræðilegur

🇰🇿 идеялық

🇬🇪 იდეური (ideuri)

🇦🇿 ideya

🇲🇽 ideacional

Etymology

The term 'ideational' originated in the mid-19th century from the word 'idea' combined with the suffix '-al', which denotes 'relating to'. It gained popularity in philosophical and academic circles to describe concepts and ideas separate from physical objects.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,286, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.