Meanings
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1
noun
The ability to form pictures or ideas in your mind.
You can picture almost anything if you use your imagination.
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2
noun
Creativity and the ability to think of new ideas.
His imagination makes him a valuable member of the design team.
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3
noun
Something you imagine that is not real.
You think someone is following you? That's just your imagination.
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imaginations
Derived forms
counterimaginationimaginationalimaginationlessmisimaginationreimagination
Etymology
From Middle English ymaginacioun, from Old French imaginacion, ymaginacion, from Latin imāginātiō. Equivalent to imagine + -ation.
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