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sug·ges·tion (-jes′c̸hən)
noun
- a suggesting or being suggested
- something suggested
- the process by which an idea is brought to the mind through its connection or association with an idea already in the mind
- a faint hint or indication; small amount; trace a suggestion of boredom in her tone
- Psychol.
- the inducing of an idea that is accepted or acted on readily and uncritically, as in hypnosis
- the idea induced or the stimulus used to induce it
Etymology: ME < OFr suggestioun < L suggestio
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