Imagination
Noun
UK
/ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
US
/ɪˌmædʒ.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The power of forming ideas or pictures in the mind.
Example
"She has a strong imagination."
"Children often use imagination to turn simple things into exciting games."
"Imagination helps artists, writers, and scientists create new and wonderful things."
Explanation
Imagination is the power of the mind to create pictures or ideas of things that are not real or not seen. For example, the child used his imagination to draw a flying car. Imagination helps people invent, dream, and solve problems. It is important in art, stories, design, and even science, because it allows us to see beyond what exists. Everyone has imagination, children often use it while playing, and adults use it to create new things.