Synonyms of ideation

ideation

noun

ˌī-dē-ˈā-shən 

as in creativity

the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others

caregivers are trained to watch for signs of depression and suicidal ideation—some patients are likely to put their fantasies to action

Synonyms & Similar Words

• creativity
• imagination
• imaginativeness
• fertility
• phantasy
• inventiveness
• fantasy
• originality
• invention
• contrivance
• brainstorming
• resourcefulness
• fancy
• ingenuity
• inspiration
• fecundity
• brainstorm
• hallucination
• dream
• delusion
• versatility
• daydream
• visualization
• illusion
• pipe dream
• mirage
• phantasm
• fantasm
• figment
• chimera
• envisaging
• mind's eye

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• literalness
• literality

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of ideation

Centric is most well known for its product lifecycle management (PLM) software and capabilities, which allow brands to track information about their products from start to end—from ideation and development, all the way to eventual disposal. —Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2024

Sumner developed the entire MVP solo, handling everything from initial ideation to technical support and documentation. —Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

Take me through your process a little bit, from ideation to whatever the final product is. —Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024

Another case, though, has emerged with the same hallmarks of parental negligence, arguable neglect, and a child whose alleged violent ideation went unchecked. —Aja Romano, Vox, 6 Sep. 2024