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      idea
      noun
      More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking.
      A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention.
      A purposeful aim or goal; intent
      An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory.
      A vague or fanciful notion; a feeling or hunch; an impression.
      (philosophy) An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.
      (music) A musical theme or melodic subject.
      Acronym of International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance.
      (obsolete) The conception of someone or something as representing a perfect example; an ideal.
      (obsolete) The form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic.
      Roots
      ideinide- · Greek · to see
      Synonyms for idea
      thoughtnnotionnconceptnmindnsuggestionnthinkingnproposalnideationnhypothesisncerebrationnconceptionnmentationntheorynconceptualizationninklingnplannintellectionn
      Words related to idea
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