idea

Idea is a related term of criterion.

As nouns the difference between idea and criterion

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 criterion is a standard or test by which individual things or people may be compared and judged.

As a noun 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 logical is

(not comparable) in agreement with the principles of logic.

Idea is a synonym of judgement.

As nouns the difference between judgement and idea

is that judgement is an alternative spelling of from=UK|from2=Canada|from3=Australia|from4=New Zealand|from5=South Africa|lang=en Sometimes found in the United States 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 idea and recommendation

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 recommendation is an act of recommending.

As nouns the difference between idea and imagination

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 imagination is the image-making power of the mind; the act of creating or reproducing ideally an object not previously perceived; the ability to create such images.

As nouns the difference between idea and viewpoint

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 viewpoint is the position from which something is observed or considered; an angle, outlook or point of view.

As nouns the difference between idea and brainstorm

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 brainstorm is (us) a sudden thought, particularly one that solves a long-standing problem.

As a verb brainstorm is

to investigate something, or solve a problem using brainstorming.

As nouns the difference between idea and logic

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 logic is a method of human thought that involves thinking in a linear, step-by-step manner about how a problem can be solved. Logic is the basis of many principles including the scientific method.

As an adjective logic is

logical.

As a verb logic is

to engage in excessive or inappropriate application of logic.

In obsolete terms the difference between idea and message

is that idea is the form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic while message is to bear as a message.

As nouns the difference between idea and message

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 message is a communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

As a verb message is

to send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone.

In lang=en terms the difference between idea and clue

is that idea is a musical theme or melodic subject while clue is insight or understanding ("to have a clue [about]" or "to have clue". See have a clue, clue stick.

As nouns the difference between idea and clue

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 clue is a strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide.

As a verb clue is

to provide with a clue.