idea

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

is that actual is (obsolete) active, not passive while idea is (obsolete) the form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic.

As nouns the difference between actual and idea

is that actual is an actual, real one; notably: 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 actual

is existing in act or reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.

In lang=en terms the difference between prospect and idea

is that prospect is the façade of an organ while idea is a musical theme or melodic subject.

As nouns the difference between prospect and idea

is that prospect is the region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; 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 a verb prospect

is to search, as for gold.

As nouns the difference between advocacy and idea

is that advocacy is the profession of an advocate 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 nouns the difference between idea and dogma

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 dogma is .

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

is that idea is (obsolete) the form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic while conscience is (obsolete) consciousness; thinking; awareness, especially self-awareness.

As nouns the difference between idea and conscience

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 conscience is the moral sense of right and wrong, chiefly as it affects one's own behaviour.

As nouns the difference between idea and claim

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 claim is claim.

As a verb speculate

is to think, meditate or reflect on a subject; to consider, to deliberate or cogitate.

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 idea and regulation

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 regulation is regulation.

As nouns the difference between matter and idea

is that matter is 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 music|lang=en terms the difference between thesis and idea

is that thesis is (music) the accented part of the measure, expressed by the downward beat; the opposite of arsis while idea is (music) a musical theme or melodic subject.

As nouns the difference between thesis and idea

is that thesis is a statement supported by arguments 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.