idealidade

[i.de.a.li.DA.de]
nounfemininepl: idealidades
ideality
1. The quality or state of being ideal; the condition of existing only in the mind or imagination rather than in reality
The idealidade of the project made it difficult to implement in practice.
A idealidade do projeto dificultou sua implementação na prática.
2. In philosophy, the quality of being perfect or conforming to an ideal standard
Plato's concept of idealidade refers to the perfect forms that exist beyond the material world.
O conceito de idealidade de Platão refere-se às formas perfeitas que existem além do mundo material.
3. The characteristic of something that is aspirational or represents a perfect model
The idealidade of their relationship was questioned when real challenges emerged.
A idealidade do relacionamento deles foi questionada quando desafios reais surgiram.
The word 'idealidade' is primarily used in formal, academic, and philosophical contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It reflects a concept more common in European philosophical traditions and is less frequently used in everyday Brazilian Portuguese conversation. When discussing abstract concepts or critiquing overly optimistic plans, educated speakers may reference the gap between 'idealidade' and 'realidade' (ideality and reality).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
perfeiçãoabstraçãoimaginaçãoaspiraçãomodelo ideal
Antonyms / Antônimos
realidadeconcretudematerialidadepragmatismofactualidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
idealidade
Standard usage in philosophical and abstract contexts
Portugal
idealidade
Used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese, primarily in formal and philosophical discourse
Academic Portuguese
idealidade
Common in university and philosophical texts across all Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Words

idealidealismoidealistaidealizaridealizado

Related Idioms & Phrases

viver na idealidade
perder a idealidade
questionar a idealidade de algo
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