The term "ideate" gained significant traction in the 20th century, particularly in business and design fields. It emphasizes a process of structured thinking, distinct from simple spontaneous thought or idea generation. While "brainstorming" typically refers to more spontaneous idea generation, "ideation" or "ideating" suggests a deliberate, often collaborative process aimed at producing solutions. As a result, the word is commonly used in modern creative industries, including advertising, marketing, and technology development, where the ability to form clear, actionable ideas is crucial.
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Word 'ideate' in Other Languages
- ideate in Assamese অসমীয়া
- ideate in Bengali বাংলা
- ideate in Bodo बड़ो
- ideate in Dogri डोगरी
- ideate in English
- ideate in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- ideate in Hindi हिन्दी
- ideate in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- ideate in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- ideate in Konkani कोंकणी
- ideate in Maithili মৈথিলী
- ideate in Malayalam മലയാളം
- ideate in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- ideate in Marathi मराठी
- ideate in Nepali नेपाली
- ideate in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- ideate in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- ideate in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- ideate in Santali
- ideate in Sindhi سنڌي
- ideate in Tamil தமிழ்
- ideate in Telugu తెలుగు
- ideate in Urdu اُردُو
Ideate
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪˌdiːeɪt/
Definitions
- To think or conceive an idea, especially as part of a creative process.
- To form an idea or plan by thinking about it creatively.
Usage Examples
- "The team gathered to ideate solutions for the new project."
- "During the brainstorming session, they were asked to ideate on ways to improve the marketing strategy."
Etymology
Derived from the word "idea" combined with the suffix "-ate," forming a verb that signifies the process of forming or creating an idea.
Synonyms
- Brainstorm
- Conceptualize
- Formulate
- Invent
Antonyms
- Ignore
- Disregard
- Neglect
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Idear | /iˈde.aɾ/ |
| French | Idéifier | /ideifiɛ/ |
| German | Idealisieren | /ˈiː.de.a.lɪˌziːʁən/ |
| Russian | Идеализировать | /idealiˈziːrɨvət/ |
| Hindi | कल्पना करना | /kalpanā karnā/ |
| Bengali | ভাবনা তৈরি করা | /bhābanā tēri karā/ |
| Tamil | கற்பனை உருவாக்கு | /kaṟpaṉai uruvākkum/ |
| Telugu | ఆలోచించు | /ālōciñcu/ |
| Kannada | ಚಿಂತನೆ ಮಾಡಲು | /cintane māḍalu/ |
| Malayalam | ചിന്തിക്കുക | /cinthikkuka/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- UK: /ˈaɪˌdiːeɪt/
- US: /ˈaɪˌdiːeɪt/
- Australia: /ˈaɪˌdiːeɪt/
Historical Usage
Emerging in the mid-20th century, "ideate" became particularly popular in design, business, and creative industries, representing a more structured and intentional approach to thinking creatively.
Cultural Nuances
The term "ideate" is often used in professional environments, especially in contexts such as brainstorming sessions, design thinking, and strategy meetings, where creative thinking is a key part of the process. It is a more formal or technical alternative to "think up" or "come up with" ideas.