HyperDic: idea

English > 5 senses of the word idea:
NOUNcognitionidea, thoughtthe content of cognition
cognitionidea, mindyour intention
cognitionideaa personal view
cognitionidea, estimate, estimation, approximationan approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
communicationidea, theme, melodic theme, musical theme(music) melodic subject of a musical composition
idea > pronunciation
Soundsaydiy'ah
RhymesAbyssinia ... zinnia: 217 rhymes with iyah...
English > idea: 5 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningThe content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about.
Example"it was not a good idea"
Synonymthought
NarrowerburdenThe central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse
cogitationA carefully considered thought about something
concept, conception, constructAn abstract or general idea inferred / inferred / inferred / inferred or derived from specific instances
figmentA contrived or fantastic idea
generalization, generalisation, generalityAn idea or conclusion having general application
idealThe idea of something that is perfect
idealization, idealisationSomething that exists only as an idea
impression, feeling, belief, notion, opinionA vague idea in which some confidence is placed
inspirationarousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
keynoteA fundamental or central idea
kinkAn eccentric idea
meaning, substanceThe idea that is intended
misconceptionAn incorrect conception
notion, whim, whimsy, whimseyAn odd / odd or fanciful or capricious idea
plan, program, programmeA series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
preoccupationAn idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
reactionAn idea evoked by some experience
suggestionAn idea that is suggested
theme, motifA unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work
theoremAn idea accepted as a demonstrable truth
Broadercontent, cognitive content, mental objectThe sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
Spanishidea, pensamiento
Catalanidea, pensament
Adjectivesidealconstituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception
psychomotorof or relating to or characterizing mental events that have motor consequences or vice versa
Verbsideateform a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
English > idea: 5 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningYour intention; what you intend to do.
Example "the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces"
Synonymmind
Broaderpurpose, intent, intention, aim, designAn anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Spanishidea, intención, objetivo
Catalanidea, intenció
English > idea: 5 senses > noun 3, cognition
MeaningA personal view.
Example"he has an idea that we don't like him"
Narrowerbody imageAn individual's idea as assessment of his or her own body
Broaderopinion, sentiment, persuasion, view, thoughtA personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
Spanishidea
Catalanidea
English > idea: 5 senses > noun 4, cognition
MeaningAn approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth.
Example "a rough idea how long it would take"
Synonymsestimate, estimation, approximation
Narrowercredit rating, creditAn estimate, based on previous dealings, of a person's or an organization's ability to fulfill their financial commitments
guess, guesswork, guessing, shot, dead reckoningAn estimate based on little or no information
guesstimate, guestimateAn estimate that combines reasoning with guessing
overestimate, overestimation, overrating, overreckoningA calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
scalageestimation of the amount of lumber in a log
underestimate, underestimation, underrating, underreckoningAn estimation that is too low
Broadercalculation, computation, figuring, reckoningproblem solving that involves numbers or quantities
Spanishaproximación, estimación, idea, presupuesto
Catalanidea
English > idea: 5 senses > noun 5, communication
Meaning(music) melodic subject of a musical composition.
Example "the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it"
Synonymstheme, melodic theme, musical theme
CategorymusicAn artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
Narrowermotif, motiveA theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
statement(music) the presentation of a musical theme
variationA repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished
Broadertune, melody, air, strain, melodic line, line, melodic phraseA succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
Spanishtema melódico, tema musical, tema
Catalantema melòdic, tema musical, tema

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