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ideation

[ahy-dee-ey-shuhn]

noun

  1. the process of forming ideas or images.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of ideation1

First recorded in 1820–30; ideate + -ion
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The operator of these platforms would also report the number of times a companion chatbot brought up suicide ideation or actions with a user, along with other requirements.

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"Overall, we're experiencing a huge, huge increase in desperation, in hopelessness and suicidal ideation."

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FBI case investigators, as well as law enforcement sources, characterize Bartkus as having “antinatalist” ideations, a conclusion drawn from social media posts and other online materials authorities have linked to him.

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The FBI case investigators, as well as law enforcement sources, characterize the 25-year-old as having “nihilistic ideations,” conclusions drawn from social media postings they link to Bartkus.

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The FBI confirmed it was reviewing a manifesto and other content to determine whether they were the work of Guy Edward Bartkus, a 25-year-old “with nihilistic ideations” who they believe was killed in the blast.

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doesideation mean?

Ideation is the act or process of forming ideas or images in one’s mind.Warning: This article involves discussion of the sensitive topic of suicide. If you or someone you know needs support, call the toll-free, 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. You can also text HOME to 741741 for free to get 24/7 support from the Crisis Text Line.The term ideation is especially used in the context of psychology to refer to thought processes focusing on a particular action, as in phrases like suicidal ideation (suicidal thoughts) and violent ideation (thoughts about committing violence).Sometimes, ideation is used to refer to the kind of brainstorming done in a business setting to generate new ideas.Ideation is the noun form of the verb ideate, meaning to form ideas or to think.Example: During meditation, you are encouraged to refrain from ideation of any kind—clear your mind of all thoughts.

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