Idea

Pronunciation: /aɪˈdiə/

Definitions of idea

noun a concept or mental impression

Example Sentences

A1 I have an idea for a new game.

A2 She came up with the idea to start a book club.

B1 The team discussed different ideas for the marketing campaign.

B2 His idea to restructure the company was well-received by the board.

C1 The scientist proposed a revolutionary idea for renewable energy.

C2 The artist's idea for the exhibit was innovative and thought-provoking.

Examples of idea in a Sentence

formal The committee is considering a new idea for improving employee morale.

informal I have an idea for where we should go for lunch.

slang I've got a crazy idea to prank my roommate.

figurative The idea of starting a new business is like planting a seed and watching it grow.

Grammatical Forms of idea

• plural: ideas
• comparative: more idea
• superlative: most idea
• present tense: idea
• future tense: will idea
• perfect tense: has idea
• continuous tense: is ideaing
• singular: idea
• positive degree: idea
• infinitive: to idea
• gerund: ideating
• participle: ideaed

Origin and Evolution of idea

First Known Use: 1340 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'idea' originated from the Greek word 'idein' which means 'to see'. It was first used by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato in his philosophical writings.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'idea' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings beyond just visual concepts, now referring to thoughts, concepts, and mental images.