Ideation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ideation is a noun meaning The conceptualization of a mental image.
Meaning
The conceptualization of a mental image.
More Meanings
- (often business) The synthesis of ideas.
Example Sentences
suicidal ideation
Natural language is fuzzy mostly because human ideation is fuzzy.
And there are risks [to transgender children] to not using these [hormone therapy] treatments, including the risk - in some cases, the near certainty - of anxiety and depression and even suicidal ideation.
Word Forms
- ideations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include suicide, suicidal, conception, idea, conceit, conceptualization.
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