Word Meaning

idea definition and meaning

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.
n. A general notion, or a conception formed by generalization.
n. 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.
n. A belief, option, or doctrine; a characteristic or controlling principle; as, an essential idea; the idea of development.
n. A plan or purpose of action; intention; design.
n. 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.
n. 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.

Crossword clues for idea

- A notion in the mind
- A thought or suggestion
- Brainwave
- Brainwave confuses aide
- Clueless, no ...
- concentrating
- Concept
- Concept of listless idealist
- Conception
- Ensconced in hideaway? What a thought!
- Imaginative plan
- Inkling
- Learner leaves ideal impression
- Lightbulb moment
- Notion
- Notion or concept
- Novel thought
- Personal view
- Picture in your mind
- Plan
- Subject matter
- Suggestion
- That’s a thought!
- Thought
- Thought I’d see mid-year
- Thought of some worldwide assets
- What a brainwave! Hide in hideaway