ideational

[ ahy-dee-ey-shuh-nl ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or involving ideas or concepts.

Other Words From

• ide·ation·al·ly adverb
• noni·de·ation·al adjective
• noni·de·ation·al·ly adverb
• uni·de·ation·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ideational¹

First recorded in 1850–55; ideation + -al ¹

Example Sentences

We have, in other words, been assuming that language moves entirely in the ideational or cognitive sphere.

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In this case, the suppressed ideational complex manifested itself in signing the name.

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As contrasted with the ideational, the perceptual consciousness is concerned with practice.

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Its lucid ideational structure, even more than the artless gusto of "Sister Carrie," produces a penetrating and powerful effect.

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Rather, however, they are due to peculiarities of the ideational and emotional centers.

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Related Words

• abstract
• academic
• analytical
• imaginative
• intellectual
• logical
• metaphysical
• philosophical
• speculative
• vague