notion in English dictionary

  • notion

    Meanings and definitions of "notion"

    • Mental apprehension of whatever may be known or imagined; an idea; a conception; more properly, a general or universal conception, as distinguishable or definable by marks or notæ.
    • A sentiment; an opinion.
    • (obsolete) Sense; mind. Shakespeare.
    • (colloquial) An invention; an ingenious device; a knickknack; as, Yankee notions.
    • (colloquial) Inclination; intention; disposition; as, I have a notion to do it.
    • noun
      Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.
    • noun
      A sentiment; an opinion.
    • noun
      (obsolete)
      Sense; mind.
    • noun
      (colloquial)
      An invention; an ingenious device; a knickknack.
    • noun
      Any small article used in sewing and haberdashery, such as a button or zipper.
    • noun
      (colloquial)
      Inclination; intention; disposition.
    • mental apprehension of whatever may be known or imagined; an idea; a conception
    • sentiment; an opinion
    • inclination; intention; disposition
    • A general inclusive concept.
    • A vague idea in which some confidence is placed.
    • noun
      an odd or fanciful or capricious idea; "the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories"; "he had a whimsy about flying to the moon"; "whimsy can be humorous to someone with time to enjoy it"
    • noun
      a general inclusive concept
    • noun
      a vague idea in which some confidence is placed; "his impression of her was favorable"; "what are your feelings about the crisis?"; "it strengthened my belief in his sincerity"; "I had a feeling that she was lying"
    • noun
      (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items; "buttons and needles are notions"

    Synonyms of "notion" in English dictionary

    concept, belief, impression are the top synonyms of "notion" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of notion

    • notion ( plural  notions)
    • notion (plural notions)
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