Notion Definition

nōshən
notions
noun
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A mental image; general idea.
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A vague thought.
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A belief; opinion; view.
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A desire; inclination; whim.
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A plan or intention.
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Singular:
notion
Plural:
notions

Origin of Notion

  • Middle English nocioun concept from Latin nōtiō nōtiōn- from nōtus known past participle of nōscere to get to know gnō- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin notio (“a becoming acquainted, a taking cognizance, an examination, an investigation, a conception, idea, notion"), from noscere (“to know"). Compare French notion. See know.

    From Wiktionary

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