idea (Meaning)
idea (n)
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
your intention; what you intend to do
a personal view
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
(music) melodic subject of a musical composition
idea (n.)
The transcript, image, or picture of a visible object, that is formed by the mind; also, a similar image of any object whatever, whether sensible or spiritual.
A general notion, or a conception formed by generalization.
Hence: Any object apprehended, conceived, or thought of, by the mind; a notion, conception, or thought; the real object that is conceived or thought of.
A belief, option, or doctrine; a characteristic or controlling principle; as, an essential idea; the idea of development.
A plan or purpose of action; intention; design.
A rational conception; the complete conception of an object when thought of in all its essential elements or constituents; the necessary metaphysical or constituent attributes and relations, when conceived in the abstract.
A fiction object or picture created by the imagination; the same when proposed as a pattern to be copied, or a standard to be reached; one of the archetypes or patterns of created things, conceived by the Platonists to have excited objectively from eternity in the mind of the Deity.
Synonyms & Antonyms of idea
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- supposition
- hypothesis
- phantasm
- conviction
- inspiration
- hallucination
- delusion
- whim
- assumption
- cognition
- prejudice
- preconception
- conceit
- prepossession
- guess
- vagary
- speculation
- conjecture
- illusion
- hunch
- caprice
- mind's eye
- fancy
- fantasm
- presentiment
- chimera
- apprehension
- conclusion
- surmise
- theory
- intellection
- belief
- premonition
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
idea Sentence Examples
- The idea of a virtual reality headset intrigued me immensely.
- I had the idea to organize a neighborhood cleanup as a community project.
- The idea of starting your own business can be daunting at first.
- We tossed around various ideas until we settled on the perfect solution.
- The idea of a world without borders has long been a dream for many.
- The idea of returning to school part-time sparked my interest.
- The idea that dogs can sense emotions has been debated for centuries.
- My idea of a perfect day involves hiking and swimming in nature.
- I pondered the idea of changing careers for quite some time.
- The idea of artificial intelligence fascinates and concerns me in equal measure.
FAQs About the word idea
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about, your intention; what you intend to do, a personal view, an approximate calculation of quantity
impression,concept, notion, conception, thought, cogitation, reflection, picture,image, perception
fact, reality,fact, reality, actuality,actuality,
The idea of a virtual reality headset intrigued me immensely.
I had the idea to organize a neighborhood cleanup as a community project.
The idea of starting your own business can be daunting at first.
We tossed around various ideas until we settled on the perfect solution.
