 notion |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a general inclusive concept | |
| Related terms: | concept mumpsimus | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a vague idea in which some confidence is placed | |
| Synonyms: | feeling impression belief opinion | |
| Examples: | "his impression of her was favorable" "what are your feelings about the crisis?" "it strengthened my belief in his sincerity" "I had a feeling that she was lying" |
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| Related terms: | idea effect intuition presence first_blush believe | |
| 3. | [ noun ] an odd or fanciful or capricious idea | |
| Synonyms: | whimsy whimsey whim | |
| Examples: | "the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories" "he had a whimsy about flying to the moon" "whimsy can be humorous to someone with time to enjoy it" |
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| Related terms: | idea | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items | |
| Synonyms: | notions | |
| Examples: | "buttons and needles are notions" |
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| Related terms: | article whatchamacallit ribbon | |
| Similar spelling: |
Nodine nation |
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