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An '''idea''' is an abstract thought or concept which people use to communicate their beliefs or plans. Like the words [[energy]], and [[mass]] it is difficult to define; you just have to describe it.  

The word '''idea''' is an abstract thought or concept which people use to communicate their beliefs or plans. Generally, an idea is a plan one conceives for [[action]]. Less practically, an Idea, (capitalized), is a central meaning or purpose, it's a notion, an opinion.

Generally, an idea is a plan one conceives for [[action]]. Less practically, an Idea, (capitalized), is a central meaning or purpose, it's a notion, an opinion.

== Different definitions of idea ==

 

'''1.''' a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action • they don't think it's a very good idea.

 

 

'''3.''' an opinion or belief • nineteenth-century ideas about drinking.

 

'''4.''' (the idea) — the aim or purpose.  For example, I took a job with the idea of getting some money together.

 

 

'''6.''' (In Kantian thought): a concept of pure reason, not empirically based in experience.  

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[[Category:Theory of Mind]]

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