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notion

notion

653 3.7
An idea or wish to do something, often sudden
  • noun
  • /ˈnoʊʃən/
translation icon : idea
  • The respondents overwhelmingly rejected the notion that interdisciplinarity is best left to senior researchers.
  • support the notion
  • preconceived notions
  • traditional notions

Let's define the notion of time like.

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Examples

  • She held the notion that everyone deserves a second chance in life.

  • The notion of teamwork is essential in building a successful company.

  • But it's important to realize that this notion of strength was basic.

  • My point is, you know, the very notion that children should lead.

  • Despite the popularity of this notion, there is little evidence to support this idea.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Now we're going to discuss the notion of continuity.

  • So I think this notion is partly right.

  • Your entire being is invested with this notion of self.

  • When lean is discussed, the patient's notion of value is rarely the focus of the conversation.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The ready made defied the notion that art must be beautiful.

Synonyms

idea
vsnotion
1.0

A thought or plan formed in the mind

is about general belief or opinion rather than concrete plans
view
vsnotion
1.5

A personal opinion or belief about something

is a general thought or belief rather than a personal stance
opinion
vsnotion
1.0

A person's view about something

is a general idea or impression rather than a firm judgment
feeling
vsnotion
1.0

A natural ability to understand or do something

is a considered mental idea or belief formed by thought rather than instinct
belief
vsnotion
1.1

A feeling that something is true even without proof

covers general ideas or opinions rather than firm acceptance of truth
concept
vsnotion
4.5

An idea you get after seeing many examples, like freedom

is more a plain thought or belief used in everyday language
impression
vsnotion
777 3.1

A quick idea you form about someone or something

develops more slowly and reflects a considered belief rather than quick judgment
conception
vsnotion
59 4.6

An idea or plan someone forms in their mind

is about mental content or belief rather than the process of forming it

Compounds

An opinion you form before you have enough facts

An idea about what it means to do well in life or work

An untrue belief about luck or danger that people accept without proof

How Developed

theory
3.2
plan
1.0
idea
1.0
notion
653 3.7
hunch
159 4.7

Surface Forms

notion singular
notions plural

Etymology

Notion comes from the Latin root nosco, which means 'to know'. Think of a notion as a small piece of knowing—a little idea or opinion—so the word today means a simple idea or belief.