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Definition of imagination

imagination

/ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
i · mag · i · na · tion
Adverb:imaginatively
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Plural:imaginations
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Adjective:imaginative
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1

The faculty or action of forming new ideas, images, or concepts of external objects not present to the senses.

Example

"The author's vivid imagination brought the fictional world to life on every page."

2

The ability of the mind to be creative, resourceful, or ingenious in solving problems or creating art.

Example

"Redesigning the historic theater on a tight budget required a great deal of imagination."

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imaginable
imaginably
imaginary
imagination
imaginative
imaginatively
imaginativeness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French 'imaginacion', from Latin 'imaginatio' ('a mental picture, fancy'), derived from 'imaginari' ('to picture to oneself'), from 'imago' ('an image or likeness').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Imagination. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/imagination
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