suicidal ideation
English
Etymology
suicidal + ideation.
Noun
suicidal ideation (usually uncountable, plural suicidal ideations)
- Feelings, thoughts, contemplation of, a preoccupation with or a general desire for one's own suicide, or the idea of ceasing to exist.
Usage notes
- The term is sometimes (though not generally) used in the context of a person having an active intent to commit suicide, which is more usually referred to as suicidal intent.
Translations
contemplation of suicide or ceasing to exist
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