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What is another word for Imagining? – 129 Imagining Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    envisioning picturing conceiving fantasizing dreaming visualizing thinking hypothesizing speculating conceptualizing ideating brainstorming devising creating inventing originating formulating designing planning projecting forecasting anticipating expecting supposing assuming imagining daydreaming reverie musing pondering ruminating meditating contemplating reflecting

    Meaning of Imagining

    The primary meaning of "Imagining" is the act of forming a mental image or concept of something that is not necessarily real or present.

    Definitions

    • The act of forming a mental image or concept of something, especially one that is not necessarily real or present
    • The ability to form mental images or concepts, especially in a creative or imaginative way
    • The process of creating a mental picture or scenario, often for the purpose of planning, problem-solving, or entertainment

    Etymology of Imagining

    The word "Imagining" originates from the Old French word "imaginer," which is derived from the Latin words "imago" (image) and "in" (into) and the suffix "-ing" (forming a verb)
    Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of forming mental images or concepts, and has evolved to encompass a range of creative, cognitive, and emotional processes

    Example Uses

    • She spent hours imagining herself on a tropical island, surrounded by crystal-clear waters and swaying palm trees
    • The team was imagining new ways to solve the complex problem, using a combination of creative thinking and technical expertise
    • The artist's imagination ran wild as she began imagining the possibilities for her next sculpture

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    reality actuality factuality concreteness tangibility physicality materiality substantiality authenticity veracity truthfulness accuracy precision realism pragmatism literalness straightforwardness simplicity clarity obviousness certainty sureness confidence

    Related Nouns

    imagination concept idea thought notion vision image picture scenario fantasy dream hypothesis theory model design plan scheme project proposal blueprint outline sketch draft

    Related Verbs

    imagine envision picture conceive fantasize dream visualize think hypothesize speculate conceptualize ideate brainstorm devise create invent originate formulate design plan project forecast anticipate expect suppose assume

    Related Adjectives

    imaginative creative innovative inventive original visionary dreamy fanciful speculative hypothetical theoretical conceptual mental cognitive emotional intuitive instinctive perceptive discerning insightful thoughtful reflective contemplative