imagination — the ability to form mental images or concepts of things not present to the senses
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to form mental images or concepts of things not present to the senses
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 상상력, 상상
Korean pronunciation: 이-매-지-네이-션 (강세: 네이)
Example Sentences
- His wild imagination turned homework into an epic adventure story.
- The artist's imagination knew no bounds when creating fantasy worlds.
- With a little imagination, this empty box became a spaceship to Mars.
imagination
NOUN//ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃən//
the ability to form mental images or concepts of things not present to the senses
The child's imagination turned a cardboard box into a spaceship.
Her imagination created an entire fantasy kingdom. (IMAGE + CREATION = IMAGINATION → creating pictures and ideas in your mind)
Imagination sparks creation of a magical nation!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'imaginatio'에서 유래되었으며, '마음속에 그림을 그리다'는 뜻의 'imaginari'에서 발전했습니다. 고대 로마 시대부터 예술가와 철학자들이 창조력을 표현할 때 사용한 단어입니다.
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📝Examples
“His wild imagination turned homework into an epic adventure story.”
“The artist's imagination knew no bounds when creating fantasy worlds.”
“With a little imagination, this empty box became a spaceship to Mars.”
“Reading books helps develop children's imagination and creativity.”
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