i·de·a·tion

[ahy-dee-ey-shuhn]
noun
the process of forming ideas or images.

Origin:
1820–30; ideate + -ion

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ideate (ˈaɪdɪˌeɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to form or have an idea of; to imagine or conceive
 
[C17: from Medieval Latin ideat- formed as an idea, from ideare, from Greek idea model, pattern, notion]
 
ide'ation
 
n

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ideation i·de·a·tion (ī'dē-ā'shən)
n.
The formation of ideas or mental images.


i'de·ate' v.
i'de·a'tion·al adj.

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Example sentences
The curriculum involves the entire design process, from ideation to
  construction.
There is so much irrational ideation and even paranoia that seems to be
  involved.
If this is a severe enough depression, it could include suicidal ideation.
Also, look for change agents that generate robust ideation.
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