ideational

adjective

ide·​a·​tion·​al ˌī-dē-ˈā-sh(ə-)nəl 

: of, relating to, or produced by ideation

broadly : of or relating to ideas

ideationally adverb

Synonyms

• abstract
• conceptual
• ideal
• metaphysical
• notional
• theoretical
• theoretic

Example Sentences

ideograms are ideational—they are meant to suggest some general idea and not a particular word or phrase

Recent Examples on the Web

And the Trump Administration is taking concrete steps to encourage this ideational fusion. —Time, 13 Dec. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

ideational

adjective

ide·​a·​tion·​al -shnəl, -shən-ᵊl 

: of, relating to, or produced by ideation

broadly : consisting of or referring to ideas or thoughts of objects not immediately present to the senses

ideationally

-ē 

adverb