Imagination
Imagination
Imagination (/ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃən/) is the ability of the mind to create mental images or concepts that are not perceived through the senses or derived from experience.
Etymology
The term "imagination" comes from the Latin word imaginatio, which means "picture" or "image". It was first used in English in the 14th century.
Definition
Imagination is a cognitive process used in mental functioning and sometimes used in conjunction with psychological theories or theories of mind. It is associated with thinking, creativity, and the ability to visualize or mentally represent different concepts, ideas, or scenarios.
Related Terms
- Creativity: The use of imagination or original ideas to create something.
- Visualization: The process of creating a mental image or intention of what you want to happen or feel.
- Dream: A succession of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations that usually occur involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep.
- Fantasy: The faculty or activity of imagining impossible or improbable things.
- Innovation: The process of translating an idea or invention into a good or service that creates value or for which customers will pay.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Imagination
- Wikipedia's article - Imagination
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