idea

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Oznaczający (English)

  1. An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.
  2. (obsolete) The conception of someone or something as representing a perfect example; an ideal.
  3. (obsolete) The form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic.
  4. An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory.
  5. More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking.
  6. A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention.
  7. A purposeful aim or goal; intent
  8. A vague or fanciful notion; a feeling or hunch; an impression.
  9. A musical theme or melodic subject.

Synonyms

musical theme

speculation

melodic theme

what someone thinks

rough draft

way of thinking

sudden insight

main meaning

abstract notion

another point of view

consideration point

true notion

rough plan

Extract

opinion, supposition

conceit

Częstotliwość

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Łączone jako
i‧dea
Wymawiane jako (IPA)
/aɪ̯ˈdɪə̯/
Etymologia (English)

In summary

Borrowed from Latin idea (“a (Platonic) idea; archetype”), from Ancient Greek ἰδέα (idéa, “notion, pattern”), from εἴδω (eídō, “I see”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *weyd- (“to know; see”). Cognate with French idée. Doublet of idée. Related to idol, idolum, and eidolon.

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