notion

CEFRB2

/ˈnəʊʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An idea, belief, or understanding about something.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A sentiment; an opinion.

Examples

  • I had no notion that you were coming.

  • She rejected the old notion that women cannot succeed.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈnoʊʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Sense; mind.

  2. Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.

  3. Any small article used in sewing and haberdashery, either for attachment to garments or as a tool, such as a button, zipper, or thimble.

More examples

In context

  • Where did he ever come up with the notion of opening a branch?

  • 1705-1715, George Cheyne, The Philosophical Principles of Religion Natural and Revealed there are few that agree in their Notions about them:.

  • December 2, 1832, John Henry Newman, Wilfulness, the Sin of Saul A perverse will easily collects together a system of notions to justify itself in its obliquity.

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Origin

noun

From Latin nōtiō (“a becoming acquainted, a taking cognizance, an examination, an investigation, a conception, idea, notion”), from nōscō (“to know”). Compare French notion. See know.