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- Dictionaryno·tion/ˈnōSH(ə)n/
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 call her friend at work" Similar
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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.
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.
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.
From Latin notio (“a becoming acquainted, a taking cognizance, an examination, an investigation, a conception, idea, notion" ), from noscere (“to know" ). Compare French notion. See know. From Wiktionary
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 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.
notion in American English. (ˈnouʃən) 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.
NOTION definition: an idea or belief: . Learn more.
