"idea" | Definition and Related Words

idea

Noun

The content of cognition;
The main thing you are thinking about (synset 105842164)
"it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind"

is a type of: cognitive content, content, mental object - the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
subtypes:
- inspiration - arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
- cogitation - a carefully considered thought about something
- 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
- figment - a contrived or fantastic idea
- generalisation, generality, generalization - an idea or conclusion having general application
- suggestion - an idea that is suggested
- belief, feeling, impression, notion, opinion - a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
- reaction - an idea evoked by some experience
- theorem - an idea accepted as a demonstrable truth
- notion, whim, whimsey, whimsy - an odd or fanciful or capricious idea
- meaning, substance - the idea that is intended
- burden - the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse
- motif, theme - a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work
- 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
same as: thought
Your intention;
What you intend to do (synset 105991800)
"he had in mind to see his old teacher"; "the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces"

is a type of: aim, design, intent, intention, purpose - an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

same as: mind
A personal view (synset 105846174)
"he has an idea that we don't like him"

is a type of: opinion, persuasion, sentiment, thought, view - a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

subtypes: body image - an individual's idea as assessment of his or her own body
An approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth (synset 105811387)
"an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take"

is a type of: calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning - problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
subtypes:
- scalage - estimation of the amount of lumber in a log
- credit, credit rating - an estimate, based on previous dealings, of a person's or an organization's ability to fulfill their financial commitments
- dead reckoning, guess, guessing, guesswork, shot - an estimate based on little or no information
- guesstimate, guestimate - an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing
- overestimate, overestimation, overrating, overreckoning - 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
same as: approximation, estimate, estimation
(music) melodic subject of a musical composition (synset 107042734)
"the theme is announced in the first measures"; "the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it"

referred to in: music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

is a type of: air, line, melodic line, melodic phrase, melody, strain, tune - a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
subtypes:
- motif, motive - a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
- statement - (music) the presentation of a musical theme
- variation - a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished
same as: melodic theme, musical theme, theme

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