shortened form of a word

something shortened

a creative idea

idea

(a person, thing) that distracts a person; something that holds the attention and gives pleasure

having one's attention drawn away

a vague or indefinite statement, remark etc

vague notion

the state of not having, failure to pay, attention

heedlessness

(an instance, occasion, of) a condition of being lost in dreamy, pleasant thoughts

daydream

to give attention and time to learning or discovering (something); to examine (something) carefully

learning, analysis

a condition like a deep sleep

hypnotic state

a job in a business, factory etc for which a person is needed; a place available in a hotel etc

opening