Idea — synonyms, definition

1. idea (Noun)

abstract abstraction advice aim allusion anticipation approximation argument assessment assumption belief bid concept conception condensation conjecture content conviction core counsel • • •

idea (Noun) — The content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about. ex. "it was not a good idea"

idea (Noun) — Your intention; what you intend to do. ex. "the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces"

idea (Noun) — A personal view. ex. "he has an idea that we don't like him"

idea (Noun) — An approximate calculation of quantity, degree or worth. ex. "a rough idea how long it would take"

idea (Noun) — (music) melodic subject of a musical composition. ex. "the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it"

aim air calculation cognitive content computation content design figuring intent intention line melodic line melodic phrase melody mental object opinion persuasion purpose reckoning sentiment • • • belief burden cogitation concept conception construct credit credit rating dead reckoning educated guess feeling figment generalisation generality generalization guess guessing guesstimate guesswork guestimate • • •