FinnHun Finnish-Hungarian-English on-line dictionary and thesaurus

n (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. (defdate|from 14th c.)

n (obsolete) The conception of someone or something as representing a perfect example; an ideal. (defdate|16th-19th c.)

n (obsolete) The form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic. (defdate|16th-18th c.)

n An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory. (defdate|from 16th c.)

n More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking. (defdate|from 17th c.)

n A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an (l|en|intention). (defdate|from 17th c.)

n A vague or fanciful (l|en|notion); a feeling or hunch; an impression. (defdate|from 17th c.)

n (music) A musical theme or melodic subject. (defdate|from 18th c.)

n #English | idea