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suggestion definition

sug·ges·tion (-jesc̸hən)

noun

  1. a suggesting or being suggested
  2. something suggested
  3. the process by which an idea is brought to the mind through its connection or association with an idea already in the mind
  4. a faint hint or indication; small amount; trace a suggestion of boredom in her tone
  5. Psychol.
    1. the inducing of an idea that is accepted or acted on readily and uncritically, as in hypnosis
    2. the idea induced or the stimulus used to induce it

Etymology: ME < OFr suggestioun < L suggestio

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