English Explanatory Dictionary

notion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.
  2. A sentiment; an opinion.
  3. Sense; mind.
  4. An invention; an ingenious device; a knickknack.
  5. Any small article used in sewing and haberdashery, either for attachment to garments or as a tool, such as a button, zipper, or thimble.
  6. Inclination; intention; predisposition; disposition.
  7. Pretentiousness or overambition.

Pronunciation

/ˈnəʊʃən/ /ˈnoʊʃən/ en-us-notion.ogg

Word forms

notion notions

Etymology

From Latin nōtiō (“a becoming acquainted, a taking cognizance, an examination, an investigation, a conception, idea, notion”), from nōscō (“to know”). Compare French notion. See know.

Related words

concept conception meaning

Derived words

notionable notional notionate notioned notionist notionless notiony prenotion primitive notion
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