formulation of an idea
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idea — idea, concept, conception, thought, notion, impression mean what exists in the mind as a representation of something that it apprehends or comprehends or as a formulation of an opinion, a plan, or a design. Idea is the most comprehensive and… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
idea — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, from Greek, from idein to see more at wit Date: 14th century 1. a. a transcendent entity that is a real pattern of which existing things are imperfect representations b. a standard of perfection ; ideal … New Collegiate Dictionary
formulation — UK [ˌfɔː(r)mjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n] / US [ˌfɔrmjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n] noun Word forms formulation : singular formulation plural formulations 1) [countable/uncountable] the way that an idea or opinion is expressed in words 2) [uncountable] the development of a plan,… … English dictionary
formulation — for|mu|la|tion [ ,fɔrmjə leıʃn ] noun 1. ) uncount the development of a plan, system, or proposal: foreign policy formulation formulation of: the formulation of new guidelines for more efficient use of fuel 2. ) count or uncount the way an idea… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
formulation — noun 1. a substance prepared according to a formula (Freq. 11) the physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the medicine • Syn: ↑preparation • Derivationally related forms: ↑formulate • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Mathematical formulation of quantum mechanics — Quantum mechanics Uncertainty principle … Wikipedia
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Self-refuting idea — Self refuting ideas are ideas or statements whose falsehood is a logical consequence of the act or situation of holding them to be true. Many ideas are accused by their detractors of being self refuting, and such accusations are therefore almost… … Wikipedia
innate idea — ▪ philosophy in philosophy, an idea allegedly inborn in the human mind, as contrasted with those received or compiled from experience. The doctrine that at least certain ideas (e.g., those of God, infinity, substance) must be innate,… … Universalium
