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< Latin idea (“‘a (Platonic) idea; archetype’”) < Ancient Greek ἰδέα (idea), “‘notion, pattern’”) < εἴδω (eidō), “‘I see’”).
Pronunciation
- (RP) IPA: /aɪˈdɪə/, SAMPA: /aI"dI@/
- (GenAm) IPA: /aɪˈdiːə/, SAMPA: /aI"di:@/
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- Rhymes: -ɪə
Noun
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Plural ideas |
idea (plural ideas)
- 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.
- That which exists in the mind as the result of mental activity; a thought or a concept
- Ideas won't go to jail.—A. Whitney Griswold (1952)
- Someone's opinion, belief or conviction that is accepted as true
- An intuitive notion; a feeling or hunch
- A plan or scheme for doing something, or an intention
- (music) A musical theme or melodic subject
Synonyms
- (mental transcript, image, or picture): image
Descendants
- Japanese: aidia
Derived terms
terms derived from idea
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External links
- idea in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- idea in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
Anagrams
Czech
Pronunciation
Noun
idea f.
- idea (that which exists in the mind as the result of mental activity)
Related terms
- ideace f.
- ideolog m.
- ideologický m.
- ideologie f.
- ideový m.
- ideál m.
- idealista m.
- idealismus m.
Finnish
Noun
idea
Declension
Declension of idea (type kulkija)
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Italian
Etymology
Ancient Greek ἰδέα (idea), “‘notion, pattern’”), from εἴδω (eidō), “‘I see’”).
Noun
idea f. (plural idee)
Verb
idea
Related terms
Anagrams
Spanish
Etymology
Ancient Greek ἰδέα (idea), “‘notion, pattern’”), from εἴδω (eidō), “‘I see’”). Compare Portuguese ideia.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /iˈðea/
Noun
idea f. (plural ideas)
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Singular idea f. |
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Verb
idea (infinitive idear)
- informal second-person singular (tú) affirmative imperative form of idear.
- Formal second-person singular (usted) present indicative form of idear.
- Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted?) present indicative form of idear.
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For me, as someone who straddles both sides of the creator/audience fence, the . idea. of micropayments as a way to reward creators is a non-starter, mainly because it fundamentally misunderstands the psychology of why we want to reward ...
