ideation

Etymology

From ideate + -ion.

noun

  1. The conceptualization of a mental image.
    suicidal ideation
    Natural language is fuzzy mostly because human ideation is fuzzy. 2012, Jerf, comment on Hacker News
    And there are risks [to transgender children] to not using these [hormone therapy] treatments, including the risk - in some cases, the near certainty - of anxiety and depression and even suicidal ideation. May 30, 2023, Judge Robert L. Hinkle, Doe v. ladapo, Case No. 4:23cv114-RH-MAF, Federal District Court, Northern District of Florida
  2. (often business) The synthesis of ideas.

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