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Imagination

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Imagination is a noun meaning Particularly, construction of false images; fantasizing.

Meaning

Particularly, construction of false images; fantasizing.

More Meanings

  1. Creativity; resourcefulness.
  2. A mental image formed by the action of the imagination as a faculty; something imagined.
  3. The image-making power of the mind; the act of mentally creating or reproducing an object not previously perceived; the ability to create such images.

Example Sentences

His imagination makes him a valuable team member.
Imagination is one of the most advanced human faculties.
You think someone's been following you? That's just your imagination.
She removed Stranleigh’s coat with a dexterity that aroused his imagination.

Word Forms

Synonyms for imagination

Depending on context, synonyms include creativity, fancy, imaginativeness, invention, inventiveness, conception.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include imaginativeness, vision, resourcefulness, imagery, resource, imaging.

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