Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /aɪˈdiːeɪʃənəli/
KK: /aɪˈdiːeɪʃənəli/
Definition
In a way that relates to the process of forming ideas or concepts.
Example
The team ideationally approached the project, brainstorming various innovative solutions.
Conversation

I was thinking about how we can brainstorm ideas for the project.

Totally! We should do it ideationally to get our creativity flowing.

I agree, that approach might help us think outside the box.

Exactly! Let's set a time to sit down and start generating ideas.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
conceptually
theoretically
imaginatively
Antonyms
practically
realistically
concretely
Root Explanation
Ideationally → It is formed from "idea" (from Greek "idea", meaning form or concept) and "-ally" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "ideationally" refers to something done in a manner related to ideas or concepts.
Memory Tip
Think of 'idea' as a concept and remember that 'ideationally' means doing something in a way that relates to ideas.
Visually Confused Words
derivationally
relationally
reactionally
irrationally
equationally
devotionally
rationally
nationally