ideational
/,aidi'eiʃənl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or consisting of ideas or concepts: "Ideational" describes something that pertains to the realm of ideas, thoughts, or abstract concepts rather than physical objects or concrete realities.
- Existing in the mind as an idea: It refers to something that is conceptual, notional, or formed in thought.
Usage
- The word "ideational" is a formal, academic adjective. It is primarily used in intellectual, philosophical, psychological, or theoretical contexts to discuss abstract thought, mental constructs, or conceptual frameworks.
- It is often used to describe processes (e.g., ideational thinking), content (e.g., ideational material), or abilities (e.g., ideational fluency).
Examples
- Adjective:
- The philosopher's work focuses on the ideational structures that shape human culture.
- Schizophrenia can sometimes involve disturbances in ideational continuity, making thoughts seem disjointed.
- Her argument was more ideational than practical, dealing with theoretical possibilities rather than applied solutions.
Advanced Usage
"Ideational apraxia": A neurological condition where a person loses the conceptual understanding of how to use tools or perform complex, multi-step tasks, even if the individual motor skills are intact.
- After the stroke, the patient showed signs of ideational apraxia, struggling to sequence the steps needed to make a cup of tea.
"Ideational function": In linguistics and semiotics, this refers to the use of language to represent ideas, experiences, and information about the world.
- The ideational function of language is central to how we construct and communicate our understanding of reality.
Variants and Related Words
Ideation (n): The process of forming ideas or concepts.
- Brainstorming is a common technique for stimulating ideation.
Ideate (v): To form an idea or conception of something.
- Designers ideate multiple solutions before choosing one to prototype.
Synonyms
- Conceptual: Based on mental concepts.
- Notional: Existing only in theory or as a suggestion; hypothetical.
- Abstract: Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
Antonyms
- Concrete: Existing in a material or physical form; real, solid.
- Practical: Concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas.
- Tangible: Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.
Adjective
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being of the nature of a notion or concept
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a plan abstract and conceptional
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to improve notional comprehension
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a notional response to the question
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