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idea

/ɑeˈdiə̯/ /aɪˈdɪə/ /aɪˈdi.ə/

Meanings
noun
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.

Examples :

"The idea of a perfect family, where everyone is happy and gets along, is a theoretical concept, never fully realized in real life. "
philosophy mind being abstract essential

Related Words

Illustration introduced

introduced verb

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːst/ /ˌɪntɹəˈduːst/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

Illustration representing

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

Illustration purposeful

purposeful adjective

/ˈpɜːrpəsfəl/ /ˈpɜːrpəsfʊl/

Having purpose; intentional.

"She took a purposeful stride towards her goal, showing she knew exactly what she wanted. "

Illustration respectful

respectful adjective

/ɹɪˈspɛktfəl/

Marked or characterized by respect

"It is of great importance that you act in a respectful manner towards the duke and duchess."

Illustration archetype

archetype noun

/ˈɑːkɪtaɪp/ /ˈɑɹkɪtaɪp/

An original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned; a prototype.

"The wise old mentor in so many stories is an archetype, representing a figure who guides the hero on their journey. "

Illustration imperfect

imperfect noun

/ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/ /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkt/

Something having a minor flaw

"The student's essay had a few minor imperfections, but overall it was well-written. "

Illustration impression

impression noun

/ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/

The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another.

"His head made an impression on the pillow."

Illustration quintessential

quintessential adjective

/ˌkwɪnt.əˈsɛn.ʃəl/

Of the nature of a quintessence (in all senses); ultimate.

"Apple pie is the quintessential American dessert. "

Illustration characteristic

characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

Illustration approximations

approximations noun

/əˌprɑksɪˈmeɪʃənz/ /əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃənz/

The act, process or result of approximating.

"The carpenter made several approximations before cutting the wood to the exact size needed for the cabinet. "

Illustration conception

conception noun

/kənˈsɛpʃən/

The act of conceiving.

"The conception of the new project took several brainstorming sessions. "

Illustration theoretical

theoretical adjective

/ˌθi.əˈɹɛtɪkəl/

Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

"The theoretical model for how to improve student focus in class was presented, but it hasn't yet been tested in a real classroom setting. "