Imagination Definition & Meaning

imagination
noun
  1. the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses; "popular imagination created a world of demons"; "imagination reveals what the world could be"
  2. the ability to form mental images of things or events; "he could still hear her in his imagination"
  3. the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems; "a man of resource"

Synonyms for imagination

imagery noun

the ability to form mental images of things or events; "he could still hear her in his imagination"

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imaginativeness noun

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

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imaging noun

the ability to form mental images of things or events

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resource noun

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed a source of aid or support that

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resourcefulness noun

the quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation

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vision noun

a vivid mental image; "he had a vision of his own death" the ability to see

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"Imagination" in song lyrics

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  • "Who thinks they have imagination"
    Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force — Frantic Situation
  • "to think with such imagination"
    Algorithm — Escalator
  • "Use my imagination"
    Alias — Inspiration's Passing

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Frequently asked questions

What does imagination mean?
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses; "popular imagination created a world of demons"; "imagination reveals what the world could be" the ability to form mental images of things or events; "he could still hear her in his imagination" the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems; "a man of resource"
What part of speech is imagination?
Imagination is a noun.
How many definitions does imagination have?
Imagination has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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