I. ˈīdēˌāt, īˈd- verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: idea + -ate
transitive verb
: to form in idea : conceive , preconceive , prefigure ; usually : to have ideas, thoughts, or impressions of : remember, imagine, or think of when not in the actual presence of
intransitive verb
1. : to form an idea
2. : to invent by working through ideas
II. ˈīdēˌāt, īˈdēə̇t noun
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin ideatum
: ideatum