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ideation Definition

idea·tion (ī′dē ās̸hən)

noun

the formation or conception of ideas by the mind

Etymology: ML ideatio

ideation Related Forms
i′dea·tion·al adjective
ideation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: You cannot imagine what it is to have suicidal ideation from an antidepressant.

Adjective modifier

  • suicidal: Also severe suicidal ideation where you feel you may act on the thoughts or impulses you should see a doctor ASAP.
  • paranoid: The after-effects of crack use may include fatigue, depression, paranoid ideation and depersonalisation as people ' come down ' from the high.
  • persecutory: Suicidal, morbid, and persecutory ideation is common in severe depression.
  • such: Such ideation can only be understood if we assume the existence of a different kind of logic from that with which we are familiar.

Modifies a noun

  • session: Ideation workshops: Launchpad is holding frequent ideation sessions to keep our pipeline of ideas topped up.

Noun used with modifier

  • suicide: Please If you have any suicide ideation remember this story.