What's the difference between the words idea and ideal?

Question

What's the difference between the words idea and ideal?

Answer 1

Idea is a thought of something creative - example "hey! I have in idea! lets all go to the movies on friday!" or "I have this idea, I want to start a business selling t-shirts to pregnant women."



Ideal means like - Perfect for what you need. Ideal is almost like saying "perfect" or "thats exactly what I need"



Use ideal in a sentence - If some one asked me :"Kenny can you find the phone number for the nearest pizza place." than I say "Do you want me to just call & order the pizza for you?" That person can say "That would be ideal" or that would be perfect.



Like I can go into a book store asking, what would be the ideal book for my situation. Than describe the type of book i'm seeking. Ideal pretty much means Perfect.

Answer 2

Ideas Vs Ideals

Answer 3

An idea is basically a conception one has because of mental knowledge or doing something.

An ideal is like a conception of having a "perfection" or awesome standard.



The difference is an idea is based on things u know or from experience, and an ideal is thinking of a perfect situation. Ones concrete, ones not. That's my best answer lol.

Answer 4

Idea Or Ideal

Answer 5

Ideal is the adjectival form of idea. From Latin idea (image).



An idea is an image in the mind, and ideal is often used to mean a favorable impression of something e.g. an ideal solution (the best possible).

Answer 6

An idea is an original thought.  An ideal is a philosophical thought or idea.  Ideal also means as dclose to perfect as possible.

Answer 7

Idea: a Thought

Ideal: Something that is right for a situation.

Answer 8

Idea: It's something you "get" lol. Like: I got this great idea to bake an 7 layer cake.



Ideal: The ideal option for you to choose is to just stay at home rather than going out. (it's like the most favorite one)

Answer 9

An ideal is a "perfect" idea, generally only existing in the imagination.

Answer 10

Idea is the thought formed in the brain and your understanding and appreciation of it.

Ideal is the best possible use of ideas or the object of those ideas.eg

"He was the ideal husband or so she thought"

Answer 11

Idea is thinhking about knowledge...for example: ig you have a knowledge you have an idea......

Ideal is a perfect knowledge.....ideal is not copy.If you have the best idea, you will get the best ideal....This is my best answer.! "Some one who have a good communicate will be get a successfull in the life".

Answer 12

Idea- Something, such as a thought or conception, that potentially or actually exists in the mind as a product of mental activity.



Ideal- A conception of something in its absolute perfection; One that is regarded as a standard or model of perfection or excellence.

Answer 13

Idea is a noun (person/place/or thing) ; it means "a thought you come up with or plan of action"



Ideal is an adjective (describes nouns) and means "perfect or just what was wanted"

Answer 14

idea means ur thought or u can take it as a plan..

and ideal means a thing which is unique..in his field suppose u r following a path of a gud man... then thats man is ur ideal.

Answer 15

Idea is something you thought of.



Ideal is something that is suitable and preferred.