Ideational: meaning, definitions and examples
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ideational
[ ˌʌɪdiˈeɪʃənl ]
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
Word origin
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.