Difference between Idea and Ideal

What is the difference between Idea and Ideal?

Idea as a noun is the transcript, image, or picture of a visible object that is formed by the mind; also, a similar image of any object whatever, whether sensible or spiritual. while Ideal as a noun is a perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc., or a standard of excellence to aim at.

Idea

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The transcript, image, or picture of a visible object that is formed by the mind; also, a similar image of any object whatever, whether sensible or spiritual. That which exists in the mind as the result of mental activity; a thought or a concept Someone's opinion, belief or conviction that is accepted as true An intuitive notion; a feeling or hunch A plan or scheme for doing something, or an intention A musical theme or melodic subject

Ideal

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Optimal; being the best possibility.Perfect, flawless, having no defects.Existing only in the mind; conceptual, imaginary.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc., or a standard of excellence to aim at.A subset of a partially ordered set comprising an element and all elements less than it.A subring closed under multiplication by its containing ring.

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