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ideas

/aɪˈdɪəz/ /aɪˈdi.əz/

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 teacher said that the ideas of perfect friendship and absolute fairness are often better in theory than in reality. "
philosophy mind theory abstract

Related Words

Illustration interesting

interesting verb

/ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/

To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.

"The new museum exhibit really interested me in ancient Egyptian history. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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 friendship

friendship noun

/ˈfɹɛndʃɪp/

The condition of being friends.

"My friendship with Sarah has lasted for many years. "

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 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. "