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Definition imagination in British English

imagination noun

noun
/ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
Example

They didn't have the imagination to deal with such complex problems.

Example

Try to use your imagination when planning main meals.

Example

The speaker's visual aids showed a remarkable lack of imagination.

Synonyms and related words
intelligence intuition intellect
1.1

the ability to form a picture, story, or idea in your mind

Example

a child with a vivid imagination

Synonyms and related words
imagination creativity imaginings
1.2

the ability to think, feel, or believe something that is not real or true

Example

Was he scared, or was it just my imagination?

Example

The problem was all in his imagination.

Synonyms and related words
imagination creativity imaginings
2

a feeling of interest and excitement about something

Example

Part of my job is to try to stimulate the student's imagination.

Example

Their policies have really caught the public's imagination.

Synonyms and related words
pleasure excitement enthusiasm
Definition imagination in British English