idea

As nouns the difference between prediction and idea

is that prediction is a statement of what will happen in the future while idea is an abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.

As nouns the difference between tenet and idea

is that tenet is an opinion, belief, or principle held to be true by someone or especially an organization while idea is an abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.

In obsolete terms the difference between tenent and idea

is that tenent is a tenet while idea is the form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic.

Augury is a related term of idea.

As nouns the difference between augury and idea

is that augury is a divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals while idea is (philosophy) an abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.

Prototype is a related term of idea.

As nouns the difference between prototype and idea

is that prototype is an original object or form which is a basis for other objects, forms, or for its models and generalizations while idea is (philosophy) an abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.

As a verb prototype

is to create a prototype of.

As nouns the difference between idea and strategy

is that idea is an abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples while strategy is the science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of warfare.

Idea is a related term of pattern.

As nouns the difference between idea and pattern

is that idea is (philosophy) an abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples while pattern is model, example.

As a verb pattern is

to apply a pattern.

Idea is a related term of speculation.

As nouns the difference between idea and speculation

is that idea is (philosophy) an abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples while speculation is speculation.

Understanding is a related term of idea.

As nouns the difference between understanding and idea

is that understanding is (uncountable) mental, sometimes emotional process of comprehension, assimilation of knowledge, which is subjective by its nature while idea is (philosophy) an abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.

As an adjective understanding

is showing compassion.

As a verb understanding

is .

Persuasion is a related term of idea.

As nouns the difference between persuasion and idea

is that persuasion is persuasion while idea is (philosophy) an abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.