Notion

Word NOTION
Character 6
Hyphenation no tion
Pronunciations /ˈnəʊʃən/

Definitions and meanings of "Notion"

What do we mean by notion?

A belief or opinion. noun

A mental image; an idea or conception: synonym: idea. noun

An impulse or whim. noun

Small lightweight items for household use, such as needles, buttons, and thread. noun

A general concept; a mental representation of a state of things. noun

A thought; a cognition. noun

In the Lockian philos., a complex idea. noun

In the Hegelian philos., that comprehensive conception in which conflicting elements are recognized as mere factors of the whole truth. noun

An opinion; a sentiment; a view; especially, a somewhat vague belief, hastily caught up or founded on insufficient evidence and slight knowledge of the subject. noun

A desire, inclination, intention, or sentiment, generally not very deep nor rational; a caprice; a whim. noun

The mind; the power of knowledge; the understanding. noun

In a concrete sense, a small article of convenience; a, utensil; some small useful article involving ingenuity or inventiveness in its conception or manufacture: commonly in the plural. noun

Synonyms and Impression, fancy. noun

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.

Sense; mind.

An invention; an ingenious device; a knickknack.

Inclination; intention; disposition.

Miscellaneous small objects; sundries; -- usually referring to articles displayed together for sale.

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. noun

Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.

A sentiment; an opinion.

Sense; mind.

An invention; an ingenious device; a knickknack.

Any small article used in sewing and haberdashery, either for attachment to garments or as a tool, such as a button, zipper, or thimble.

Inclination; intention; disposition.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Notion

The word "notion" in example sentences

Of course, phrased that broadly, the notion is absurd. ❋ Unknown (2010)

For the willfully, viciously stupid carrion feeders that comprise the backbone of Reichwing religionists, such a notion is as alien as Jesus caring for the poor. ❋ Unknown (2010)

As something of a London scholar I can assure you that the notion is as ludicrous as suggesting that the author of "White Fang" was a cross-dressing hermaphrodite who buried his sexual shame in manly exploits. ❋ Unknown (2007)

James Ponsoldt: This notion is at the core of Killer of Sheep: what it means to be an adult, and how children learn and internalize grown-up behavior and responsibilities through lectures, through tears, but mostly by silently observing, peeking around corners, usually unbeknownst to their parents. ❋ Unknown (2007)

At the rate I accumulate books now, this notion is absurd and I have tried to slow down buying books I know I'll never get to - but I am tempted by this one. ❋ Lou Anders (2006)

A project which capitalizes well on this notion is the PictureAustralia collection coordinated by the National Library of Australia. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Do you know what we call a notion like that in Roscommon? — ❋ Unknown (2003)

Do you know what we call a notion like that in Roscommon? ❋ Joyce, James, 1882-1941 (1922)

I said that I would just wander about a little, as they thought they would be some time, and we made an appointment to meet in half an hour at what they called the notion counter. ❋ Orson Lowell (1889)

Darwin took issue with what he called the notion of "intelligent Design," introducing this term for the first time in its modern sense: ❋ Unknown (2009)

That notion is so antithetical to the true practice of medicine that it is difficult for me to comprehend. ❋ Unknown (2009)

So to me,. the me kill em,. you cook em notion, is a tremendous idea. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The notion is that PRICE will cause consumers to change their behavior. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I think this trespass on private property notion is a stab at the idea of “sanctuary”. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I think we can all agree that that notion is fair enough. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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