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notion

[noh-shuhn]

noun

  1. a general understanding; vague or imperfect conception or idea of something.

    a notion of how something should be done.

  2. an opinion, view, or belief.

    That's his notion, not mine.

  3. conception or idea.

    his notion of democracy.

  4. a fanciful or foolish idea; whim.

    She had a notion to swim in the winter.

  5. an ingenious article, device, or contrivance; knickknack.

  6. notions, small articles, as buttons, thread, ribbon, and other personal items, especially such items displayed together for sale, as in a department store.



notion

/ ˈəʊʃə /

noun

  1. a vague idea; impression

  2. an idea, concept, or opinion

  3. an inclination or whim

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • notionless adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of notion1

First recorded in 1560–70; from Latin ōپō- (stem of ōپō ) “examination, idea,” equivalent to ()ō(ܲ), past participle of ()ō “to come to know” + -ō- suffix forming nouns; notify, -ion
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of notion1

C16: from Latin ōپō a becoming acquainted (with), examination (of), from noscere to know
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"The notion… is honestly delusional," he told ABC radio.

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As the leader of The Beach Boys, he elevated American music and the notion of recording artistry in one fell swoop in the mid-1960s.

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Lyons said he "strongly hit back at any notion" he had revealed the use of this facility.

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“But that very notion creates such a terrible sense of fear in our city, and it’s just not right to do that to a population who’s trying to survive.”

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"More than one juror had complained that other jurors had preconceived notions and are using their beliefs of Harvey's life as evidence of guilt," the spokesperson said.

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A notion is a vague or imperfect idea or a general understanding of something. How is it different from thought, conception, and idea? Learn more on Thesaurus.com.

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