imagination

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

   popular imagination created a world of demons

2. 2
   noun

   the ability to form mental images of things or events

   A person can see anything real or fake by using their imagination.

3. 3
   noun

   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.

   Imagination is one of the most advanced human faculties.

4. 4
   noun

   Particularly, construction of false images; fantasizing.

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

5. 5
   noun

   Creativity; resourcefulness.

   His imagination makes him a valuable team member.

6. 6
   noun

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

   It is a pleasant imagination to conceive a spirit iustly ballanced betweene two equall desires.

7. 7
   noun

   the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems

Etymology

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