idea
IPA: aɪdˈiʌ
noun
- (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.
- (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.
- An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory.
- 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
- A vague or fanciful notion; a feeling or hunch; an impression.
- (music) A musical theme or melodic subject.
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Examples of "idea" in Sentences
- I don't think that your idea is smashing.
- You may have the idea to create a cookbook.
- I think that the idea of talent is overrated.
- The men thought the deviltry was not a good idea.
- Millenarian ideas permeated early Christian thought.
- The ability to move at the speed of thought is the idea.
- Most of the team thought the idea to be reasonably promising.
- Most will develop ideas and thoughts to dissolve or allay the fear.
- Modernist painting rejected the idea of creating an illusion on the canvas.
- Love the idea of the bottleneck on the thumb for steel, never thought of it.
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