imagination

CEFRA2

/ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The ability to form ideas or pictures in the mind.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Creativity; resourcefulness.

Examples

  • Imagination affects every aspect of our lives.

  • With the power of imagination, we can even travel through space.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Particularly, construction of false images; fantasizing.

  2. The image-making power of the mind; the act of mentally creating or reproducing an object not previously perceived; the ability to create such images.

  3. A mental image formed by the action of the imagination as a faculty; something imagined.

More examples

In context

  • His imagination makes him a valuable team member.

  • Imagination is one of the most advanced human faculties.

  • You think someone's been following you? That's just your imagination.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English ymaginacioun, from Old French imaginacion, ymaginacion, from Latin imāginātiō. Equivalent to imagine + -ation.