# notion

Pronunciation: say "NOH-shuhn" US /ˈnoʊʃən/, UK /ˈnəʊʃən/

## Noun

1. A mental grasp of something that can be known, thought, or imagined; an idea or concept.
   - Simple: An idea, thought, or understanding of something.
   - _He challenged the popular notion that talent alone guarantees success._
   - _Philosophers have long debated abstract notions like free will and personal identity._
2. A personal opinion or sentiment about some matter.
   - Simple: An opinion or feeling someone has about something.
   - _She voiced the notion that the committee had acted far too hastily._
   - _His political notions shifted considerably over the years._
3. An inclination or impulse to do something; a sudden intention. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: A sudden wish or desire to do something.
   - _He took a notion to sell everything and sail around the world._
   - _If the notion strikes her, she'll repaint the entire kitchen in a day._
4. A small article used in sewing and haberdashery, such as a button, zipper, or thimble, whether attached to a garment or used as a tool.
   - Simple: A small item used for sewing, like a button, zipper, or thimble.
   - _The fabric store keeps its notions on a rack near the cutting table._
   - _A single notion like a sturdy snap can make or break a garment's fit._
5. An ingenious little device, invention, or trinket. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: A clever little gadget or small fancy object.
   - _The peddler's cart was crowded with notions: folding scissors, trick locks, and pocket gadgets._
   - _She picked up a curious notion that folded down to the size of a coin._
6. An inflated sense of one's own importance; pretentiousness or overambition. *(colloquial, Ireland)*
   - Simple: The habit of acting like you are grander or more important than you really are.
   - _Early success filled him with notions far beyond his actual talents._
   - _She has a notion of herself as destined for greatness._

## Noun

7. The mind; the faculty of sense and understanding. *(obsolete)*
   - Simple: A person's mind or clear good sense.

## Origin

From Latin nōtiō ("a becoming acquainted, an examination, a conception, idea, notion"), from nōscō ("to know"); compare French notion.

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