Definition of "ideation" in англійська

noun

1. The conceptualization of a mental image.

   • suicidal ideation
   • Natural language is fuzzy mostly because human ideation is fuzzy.
   • And there are risks [to transgender children] to not using these [hormone therapy] treatments, including the risk - in some cases, the near certainty - of anxiety and depression and even suicidal ideation.

2. (often business) The synthesis of ideas.