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noun
- 1. a conception of or belief about something: "children have different notions about the roles of their parents" Similar
- 2. an impulse or desire, especially one of a whimsical kind: "she had a notion to ring her friend at work" Similar
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NOTION definition: 1. a belief or idea: 2. cloth, pins, thread, etc. used for sewing, or a shop or a department of a…. Learn more.
The meaning of NOTION is an individual's conception or impression of something known, experienced, or imagined. How to use notion in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Notion.
Notion definition: a general understanding; vague or imperfect conception or idea of something. See examples of NOTION used in a sentence.
Definition of notion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A notion is an idea, often vague and sometimes fanciful. A notion is lighter than a theory and embraces a whimsy that a simple idea never could. You might have the notion that you can slow global warming by taking public transportation and reusing plastic bags.
A notion is an idea or belief about something. I reject absolutely the notion that privatisation of our industry is now inevitable. [+ that] We each have a notion of just what kind of person we'd like to be. [ + of] I'd had a few notions about being a journalist. Synonyms: idea, view, opinion, belief More Synonyms of notion. 2. plural noun.
1. a general, vague, or imperfect conception or idea. 2. an opinion, view, or belief. 3. a conception or idea: his notion of democracy. 4. a fanciful or foolish idea; whim. 5. notions, small articles, as buttons, thread, or ribbon, displayed together for sale.
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition. From Latin notio (“a becoming acquainted, a taking cognizance, an examination, an investigation, a conception, idea, notion" ), from noscere (“to know" ). Compare French notion.
notion meaning, definition, what is notion: an idea, belief, or opinion: Learn more.
NOTION definition: an idea or belief: . Learn more.
