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i·de·a (-d) n. 1. Something, such as a thought or conception, that potentially or actually exists in the mind as a product of mental activity. 2. An opinion, conviction, or principle: has some strange political ideas. 3. A plan, scheme, or method. 4. The gist of a specific situation; significance: The idea is to finish the project under budget. 5. A notion; a fancy. 6. Music A theme or motif. 7. Philosophy a. In the philosophy of Plato, an archetype of which a corresponding being in phenomenal reality is an imperfect replica. b. In the philosophy of Kant, a concept of reason that is transcendent but nonempirical. c. In the philosophy of Hegel, absolute truth; the complete and ultimate product of reason. 8. Obsolete A mental image of something remembered. [Middle English, from Latin, from Greek; see weid- in Indo-European roots.] i·dea·less adj. Synonyms: idea, thought, notion, concept, conception These nouns refer to what is formed or represented in the mind as the product of mental activity. Idea has the widest range: "Human history is in essence a history of ideas" (H.G. Wells). Thought is distinctively intellectual and stresses contemplation and reasoning: "Language is the dress of thought" (Samuel Johnson). Notion often refers to a vague, general, or even fanciful idea: "She certainly has some notion of drawing" (Rudyard Kipling). Concept and conception are applied to mental formulations on a broad scale: You seem to have absolutely no concept of time. "Every succeeding scientific discovery makes greater nonsense of old-time conceptions of sovereignty" (Anthony Eden). The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. idea Noun 1. any product of mental activity; thought 2. a scheme, intention, or plan 3. the thought of something: the idea excites me 4. a belief or opinion 5. a vague notion; inkling: they had no idea of the severity of my injuries 6. a person's conception of something: his idea of integrity is not the same as mine 7. aim or purpose: the idea is to economize on transport 8. Philosophy (in Plato) a universal model of which all things in the same class are only imperfect imitations [Greek: model, outward appearance] USAGE: It is usually considered correct to say that someone has the idea of doing something, rather than the idea to do it: he had the idea of taking (not the idea to take) a short holiday. Collins Essential English Dictionary 2nd Edition 2006 © HarperCollins Publishers 2004, 2006 ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. ideaidea - the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind" thought cognitive content, mental object, content - the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned inspiration - arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity cogitation - a carefully considered thought about something; "his cogitations were dutifully recorded in his daybook" concept, conception, construct - an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances preoccupation - an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention misconception - an incorrect conception plan, program, programme - a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue" figment - a contrived or fantastic idea; "a figment of the imagination" generalisation, generality, generalization - an idea or conclusion having general application; "he spoke in broad generalities" impression, notion, belief, feeling, opinion - a vague idea in which some confidence is placed; "his impression of her was favorable"; "what are your feelings about the crisis?"; "it strengthened my belief in his sincerity"; "I had a feeling that she was lying" reaction - an idea evoked by some experience; "his reaction to the news was to start planning what to do" theorem - an idea accepted as a demonstrable truth whimsey, whimsy, whim, notion - an odd or fanciful or capricious idea; "the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories"; "he had a whimsy about flying to the moon"; "whimsy can be humorous to someone with time to enjoy it" meaning, substance - the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?" burden - the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse theme, motif - a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work; "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme" ideal - the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain idealisation, idealization - something that exists only as an idea keynote - a fundamental or central idea kink - an eccentric idea 2. idea - your intention; what you intend to do; "he had in mind to see his old teacher"; "the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces" mind aim, intent, intention, purpose, design - an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" 3. idea - a personal view; "he has an idea that we don't like him" opinion, persuasion, sentiment, thought, view - a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty; "my opinion differs from yours"; "I am not of your persuasion"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?" 4. ideaidea - an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take" approximation, estimate, estimation scalage - estimation of the amount of lumber in a log figuring, reckoning, calculation, computation - problem solving that involves numbers or quantities credit rating, credit - an estimate, based on previous dealings, of a person's or an organization's ability to fulfill their financial commitments dead reckoning, guessing, guesswork, guess, shot - an estimate based on little or no information guesstimate, guestimate - an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing overrating, overreckoning, overestimate, overestimation - a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high underestimate, underestimation, underrating, underreckoning - an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value 5. ideaidea - (music) melodic subject of a musical composition; "the theme is announced in the first measures"; "the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it" melodic theme, musical theme, theme music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner melodic line, melodic phrase, melody, tune, strain, air, line - a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence; "she was humming an air from Beethoven" motif, motive - a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music statement - (music) the presentation of a musical theme; "the initial statement of the sonata" variation - a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished Last edited by Tiwatz; 10-04-2009 at 08:07 PM. |
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