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ideation
(redirected from Suicidal ideation)

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i·de·ate  (d-t)
v. i·de·at·ed, i·de·at·ing, i·de·ates
v.tr.
To form an idea of; imagine or conceive: "Such characters represent a grotesquely blown-up aspect of an ideal man . . . if not realizable, capable of being ideated" (Anthony Burgess).
v.intr.
To conceive mental images; think.

ide·ation n.
ide·ation·al adj.

ideation
the process of forming ideas. — ideational, adj.
See also: Thinking
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ideation - the process of forming and relating ideas
cerebration, intellection, mentation, thinking, thought process, thought - the process of using your mind to consider something carefully; "thinking always made him frown"; "she paused for thought"
Translations
ideation
nIdeenbildung f; (= imagination)Vorstellungsvermögen nt


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DeClue (2002) posited that correctional officers may believe an inmate who is expressing suicidal ideation or gestures is malingering or "intentionally exaggerating or fabricating psychological problems or symptoms for the purpose of external gain" (p.
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