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== Ideation ==
'''Ideation''' (/aɪdiːˈeɪʃən/) is the process of forming ideas or concepts. It is a fundamental cognitive process that enables individuals to translate abstract thoughts into concrete ideas.

=== Etymology ===
The term "ideation" is derived from the Latin word "idea" which means "form, pattern" and the suffix "-ation" which implies an action or process. Thus, ideation can be understood as the process of forming ideas or patterns.

=== Related Terms ===
* [[Conceptualization]]: The process of developing and clarifying new and existing concepts.
* [[Creativity]]: The use of imagination or original ideas to create something.
* [[Innovation]]: The process of translating an idea or invention into a good or service that creates value.
* [[Brainstorming]]: A group creativity technique designed to generate a large number of ideas for the solution to a problem.
* [[Problem Solving]]: The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

=== See Also ===
* [[Cognitive Psychology]]
* [[Design Thinking]]
* [[Invention]]
* [[Thought Experiment]]

[[Category:Psychology]]
[[Category:Cognitive Science]]
[[Category:Creativity]]
[[Category:Problem Solving]]

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