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View usage for: (noʊʃən) Word forms: plural notions1. countable noun [NOUN that]A notion is an idea or belief about something. We each have a notion of just what kind of person we'd like to be. [+ of] I reject absolutely the notion that privatisation of our industry is now inevitable. [+ that] I'd had a few notions about being a journalist. Synonyms: idea, view, opinion, belief More Synonyms of notion 2. plural nounNotions are small articles for sewing, such as buttons, zips, and thread. [US]regional note: in BRIT, use haberdashery More Synonyms of notion notion in British English (ˈnəʊʃən) noun1. a vague idea; impression 2. an idea, concept, or opinion 3. an inclination or whim Word origin C16: from Latin nōtiō a becoming acquainted (with), examination (of), from noscere to know notion in American English (ˈnoʊʃən) noun1. a. a mental image; general idea 2. a belief; opinion; view 3. a desire; inclination; whim 5. US; [pl.] small, useful articles, as needles, thread, etc., sold in a store SIMILAR WORDS: iˈdea Word origin Fr < L notio < notus: see note COBUILD Collocationsnotion abandon the notion dismiss the notion entertain the notion fanciful notion reinforce the notion reject the notion ridiculous notion romantic notion support the notion that the very notion undermine the notion of vague notion Examples of 'notion' in a sentencenotion British English: notion NOUN A notion is an idea or belief about something. We each have a notion of just what kind of person we'd like to be. - American English: notion
- Brazilian Portuguese: noção
- Chinese: 想法
- European Spanish: noción
- French: idée
- German: Vorstellung
- Italian: idea
- Japanese: 概念
- Korean: 생각
- European Portuguese: noção
- Latin American Spanish: noción
Chinese translation of 'notion' n (c) - (= idea)
概念(唸) (gàiniàn) (个(個), gè)
Derived Forms notions n pl (US) 小件针(針)线(線)用品 (xiǎojiàn zhēnxiàn yòngpǐn) Definition an idea or opinion the notion that musical ability is present from birthHe has a realistic notion of his capabilities. Synonyms apprehension mental image or picture Definition a whim I had a whimsical notion to fly off to Rio that night. Additional synonymsSynonyms idea, thought, view, opinion, belief, concept, impression, notion, sentiment, conception, conjectureDefinition opinion It is my belief that a common ground can be found. Synonyms opinion, feeling, idea, view, theory, impression, assessment, notion, judgment, point of view, sentiment, persuasion, presumptionDefinition a sudden change of attitude or behaviour Dash had always been indulged in every caprice. Synonyms whim, notion, impulse, freak, fad, quirk, vagary, whimsy, humour, fancy, fickleness, inconstancy, fitfulness, changeableness Additional synonymsDefinition an abstract or general idea She added that the concept of arranged marriages is misunderstood in the west. Synonyms idea, view, image, theory, impression, notion, conception, hypothesis, abstraction, conceptualization Definition a notion, idea, or plan The symphony is admirable in its conception. Synonyms idea, plan, design, image, concept, notionDefinition a wish or longing I had a strong desire to help and care for people. Synonyms wish, want, longing, need, hope, urge, yen (informal), hunger, appetite, aspiration, ache, craving, yearning, inclination, thirst, hankeringDefinition a sudden or irrational liking for a person or thing His interest was just a passing fancy. Synonyms whim, thought, idea, desire, urge, notion, humour, impulse, inclination, capriceDefinition a vague idea or belief My impression is that they are totally out of control. Synonyms idea, feeling, thought, sense, opinion, view, assessment, judgment, reaction, belief, concept, fancy, notion, conviction, suspicion, hunch, apprehension, inkling, funny feeling (informal) Definition an instinctive drive I resisted an impulse to smile. Synonyms urge, longing, desire, drive, wish, fancy, notion, yen (informal), instinct, yearning, inclination, itch, whim, compulsion, capriceDefinition a liking, tendency, or preference He had neither the time nor the inclination to think about it. Synonyms desire, longing, wish, need, aspiration, craving, yearning, hankeringDefinition a vague idea or suspicion We had an inkling that something might be happening. Synonyms suspicion, idea, hint, suggestion, notion, indication, whisper, clue, conception, glimmering, intimation, faintest or foggiest idea Definition a decision formed after careful consideration In your judgment, what has changed over the past few years? Synonyms opinion, view, estimate, belief, assessment, conviction, diagnosis, valuation, deduction, appraisalDefinition belief not founded on certainty or proof but on what seems probable Most who expressed an opinion spoke favourably of her. Synonyms belief, feeling, view, idea, theory, notion, conviction, point of view, sentiment, viewpoint, persuasion, conjectureAdditional synonymsDefinition a mental image I'm trying to get a picture of what kind of person you are. Synonyms idea, vision, concept, impression, notion, visualization, mental picture, mental image Definition a thought, opinion, or attitude expressed in words The Foreign Secretary echoed this sentiment. Synonyms feeling, thought, idea, view, opinion, attitude, belief, judgment, persuasion, way of thinking Definition opinion, judgment, or belief You should make your views known to your local MP. Synonyms opinion, thought, idea, belief, thinking, feeling, attitude, reckoning, impression, notion, conviction, judgment, point of view, sentiment, viewpoint, persuasion, way of thinking, standpointDefinition a desire, often for something impossible or improbable Clearly she had no wish for his company. Synonyms desire, liking, want, longing, hope, urge, intention, fancy (informal), ambition, yen (informal), hunger, aspiration, craving, lust, yearning, inclination, itch (informal), thirst, whim, hankering |