"in idea" meaning in English

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Adverb

Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} in idea (not comparable)
  1. In thought or imagination as opposed to in reality; as an abstract concept; conceptually. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-in_idea-en-adv-4zVAqmAj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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