Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

imagination

noun
/ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The ability to create ideas or pictures in your mind.
Examples
  • She used her imagination to write captivating stories.
  • Children’s games often rely heavily on imagination.
  • His imagination allowed him to visualize the project before starting it.
Meaning
Imagination involves the power of forming mental images and concepts that are not directly perceived through the senses.
Synonyms
  • creativity
  • inventiveness
  • fantasy
  • vision
  • invention