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Definition of Idea
1. Noun. The content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about. "The thought never entered my mind"
Generic synonyms: Cognitive Content, Content, Mental Object
Specialized synonyms: Inspiration, Cogitation, Concept, Conception, Construct, Preoccupation, Misconception, Plan, Program, Programme, Figment, Generalisation, Generality, Generalization, Suggestion, Belief, Feeling, Impression, Notion, Opinion, Reaction, Theorem, Notion, Whim, Whimsey, Whimsy, Meaning, Substance, Burden, Motif, Theme, Ideal, Idealisation, Idealization, Keynote, Kink
Derivative terms: Ideal, Ideate, Think, Think, Think, Think, Think, Think, Think, Think
2. Noun. Your intention; what you intend to do. "The idea of the game is to capture all the pieces"
3. Noun. A personal view. "He has an idea that we don't like him"
4. Noun. An approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth. "A rough idea how long it would take"
Specialized synonyms: Scalage, Credit, Credit Rating, Dead Reckoning, Guess, Guessing, Guesswork, Shot, Guesstimate, Guestimate, Overestimate, Overestimation, Overrating, Overreckoning, Underestimate, Underestimation, Underrating, Underreckoning
Generic synonyms: Calculation, Computation, Figuring, Reckoning
Derivative terms: Estimate, Estimate
5. Noun. (music) melodic subject of a musical composition. "The accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it"
Category relationships: Music
Generic synonyms: Air, Line, Melodic Line, Melodic Phrase, Melody, Strain, Tune
Specialized synonyms: Motif, Motive, Statement, Variation
Derivative terms: Thematic
Definition of Idea
1. 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.
Definition of Idea
1. 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. (defdate from 14th c.) ¹
2. Noun. (obsolete) The conception of someone or something as representing a perfect example; an ideal. (defdate 16th-19th c.) ¹
3. Noun. (obsolete) The form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic. (defdate 16th-18th c.) ¹
4. Noun. An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹
5. Noun. More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking. (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
6. Noun. A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an (intention). (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
7. Noun. A vague or fanciful (notion); a feeling or hunch; an impression. (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
8. Noun. (music) A musical theme or melodic subject. (defdate from 18th c.) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Idea
1. a conception existing in the mind [n -S] : IDEALESS [adj]
Medical Definition of Idea
1. Any mental image or concept. Origin: G. Semblance (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Idea
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