ideas

Meanings

• noun

  A plan or proposal for doing something, especially one that is large in scope or complex in nature.

  - "She had a brilliant idea for a new business."
  - "The team presented their ideas to the investors."

• noun

  A thought or suggestion as opposed to an action.

  - "I had an idea for a story but never wrote it down."
  - "His ideas were not practical for the current situation."

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Pronunciation

1. /aɪˈdi.əz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

image

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ideas
ideas , leas , seas , teas , eas

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Variants

List of all variants of ideas that leads to same result
idea , idealess , ideas , give someone ideas , have other ideas , put ideas in someone's head , put ideas in/into someone's head , put ideas into someone's head

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Late Middle English: via Latin from Greek idea 'pattern, prototype, image, idea', from idein 'see'

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'ideas' is often used interchangeably with 'concepts'. However, ideas are often more specific and concrete, while concepts are more abstract and general.

2. The ancient Greeks believed that there were only four primary ideas or elements: earth, air, water, and fire.

3. The term 'idea' comes from the Greek word 'idein', meaning 'to see'. In ancient Greece, ideas were believed to come from the gods, who were thought to be the ultimate source of knowledge and wisdom.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Concept: A general idea or abstraction, often used as a basis for reasoning or understanding.

2. Innovation: The process of translating an idea or invention into a good or service that creates value or for which customers will pay.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Ideas have been a fundamental aspect of human civilization, shaping art, literature, philosophy, science, and technology. The ancient Greeks believed that ideas came from the gods, and the word 'idea' comes from the Greek word 'idein', meaning 'to see'. In modern times, ideas have become a commodity, with patent offices protecting intellectual property and companies valuing innovation.

How to Memorize "ideas"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize an idea, imagine it in your mind's eye. Close your eyes and see yourself carrying out the idea, step by step. For example, if the idea is to bake a cake, visualize the ingredients, the mixing, the baking, and the final product.

2. associate
   

   - To associate ideas, connect them to other related concepts. For example, if the idea is to learn a new language, associate it with a country, food, or culture that speaks that language.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To use mnemonics to memorize ideas, create acronyms, rhymes, or other memory aids. For example, to remember the order of the planets, use the mnemonic 'My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas'.

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