idea meaning: a thought or plan in your mind

/aɪˈdɪə/

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Meaning

A thought or plan in your mind.

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Word origin

From Greek idea, meaning a form or pattern, which came into English through Latin.

Origin: Greek
Root: idea

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"Idea" is a thought or plan that comes into your mind. When you say "I have no idea", you mean you simply do not know.

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This word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 7: idea, close, real and 7 more words.