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ideya [i.dí.ya.] : idea (n.)

Derivatives of ideya


Glosses:
idea
n. (cognition)1. idea, thoughtthe content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about.; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind"
~ cognitive content, mental object, contentthe sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned.
~ inspirationarousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity.
~ cogitationa carefully considered thought about something.; "his cogitations were dutifully recorded in his daybook"
~ concept, conception, constructan abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances.
~ preoccupationan idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention.
~ misconceptionan incorrect conception.
~ plan, program, programmea 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"
~ figmenta contrived or fantastic idea.; "a figment of the imagination"
~ generalisation, generality, generalizationan idea or conclusion having general application.; "he spoke in broad generalities"
~ suggestionan idea that is suggested.; "the picnic was her suggestion"
~ impression, notion, belief, feeling, opiniona 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"
~ reactionan idea evoked by some experience.; "his reaction to the news was to start planning what to do"
~ theoreman idea accepted as a demonstrable truth.
~ whimsey, whimsy, whim, notionan 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, substancethe idea that is intended.; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"
~ burdenthe central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse.
~ theme, motifa unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work.; "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme"
~ idealthe idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain.
~ idealisation, idealizationsomething that exists only as an idea.
~ keynotea fundamental or central idea.
~ kinkan eccentric idea.
n. (cognition)2. idea, mindyour 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"
~ aim, intent, intention, purpose, designan 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"
n. (cognition)3. ideaa personal view.; "he has an idea that we don't like him"
~ opinion, persuasion, sentiment, thought, viewa 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?"
n. (cognition)4. approximation, estimate, estimation, ideaan approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth.; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take"
~ scalageestimation of the amount of lumber in a log.
~ figuring, reckoning, calculation, computationproblem solving that involves numbers or quantities.
~ credit rating, creditan estimate, based on previous dealings, of a person's or an organization's ability to fulfill their financial commitments.
~ dead reckoning, guessing, guesswork, guess, shotan estimate based on little or no information.
~ guesstimate, guestimatean estimate that combines reasoning with guessing.
~ overrating, overreckoning, overestimate, overestimationa calculation that results in an estimate that is too high.
~ underestimate, underestimation, underrating, underreckoningan estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value.
n. (communication)5. idea, melodic theme, musical theme, theme(music) melodic subject of a musical composition.; "the theme is announced in the first measures"; "the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it"
~ musican artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner.
~ melodic line, melodic phrase, melody, tune, strain, air, linea succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence.; "she was humming an air from Beethoven"
~ motif, motivea 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"
~ variationa repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished.