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Common
noun
•
In Philosophy:
An
abstract
archetype
of a
given
thing
,
compared
to which
real-life
examples
are seen as
imperfect
approximations
;
pure
essence
,
as opposed to
actual
examples
.
•
The
conception
of someone
or something
as
representing
a
perfect
example
; an
ideal
.
•
The form or
shape
of something; a
quintessential
aspect
or
characteristic
.
•
An
image
of an
object
that is
formed
in the
mind
or
recalled
by the
memory
.
•
More
generally
, any
result
of
mental
activity
; a
thought
, a
notion
; a way of
thinking
.
•
A
conception
in the
mind
of
something to
be
done
; a
plan
for doing something, an
intention
.
•
A
purposeful
aim
or
goal
;
intent
•
A
vague
or
fanciful
notion
; a
feeling
or
hunch
; an
impression
.
•
In Music:
A
musical
theme
or
melodic
subject
.
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Rhymes
ea
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Leah
urea
idea
chia
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Korea
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Lucia
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chorea
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Iturea
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dionaea
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ratafia
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taqueria
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pizzeria
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Lineage
idea
English
idea
Latin
ἰδέα
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
εἴδω
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
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