idea

As nouns the difference between term and idea

is that term is term 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.

In obsolete terms the difference between idea and story

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

As nouns the difference between idea and story

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 story is a sequence of real or fictional events; or, an account of such a sequence.

As a verb story is

to tell as a story; to relate or narrate about.

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 nouns the difference between taxonomy and idea

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification 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.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between fancy and idea

is that fancy is (obsolete) extravagant; above real value while idea is (obsolete) the form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic.

As nouns the difference between fancy and idea

is that fancy is the imagination 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 fancy

is decorative.

As a verb fancy

is (formal) to appreciate without jealousy or greed.

As nouns the difference between inspiration and idea

is that inspiration is the drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of respiration 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|lang=en terms the difference between actually and idea

is that actually is (obsolete) actively while idea is (obsolete) the form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic.

As an adverb actually

is (modal) in act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

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 a verb surmise

is .

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.

In obsolete terms the difference between ponder and idea

is that ponder is to weigh while idea is the form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic.

As a verb ponder

is to wonder, to think of deeply.

As a noun 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 perspective and idea

is that perspective is providing visual aid; of or relating to the science of vision; optical while idea is the form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic.

As nouns the difference between perspective and idea

is that perspective is a view, vista or outlook 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 an adjective perspective

is of, in or relating to perspective.