notion.
Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.
Meaning & usage
Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.
A sentiment; an opinion.
Sense; mind.
An invention; an ingenious device; a knickknack.
Yankee notions
Any small article used in sewing and haberdashery, either for attachment to garments or as a tool, such as a button, zipper, or thimble.
Inclination; intention; predisposition; disposition.
I have a notion to do it.
Pretentiousness or overambition.
Where this word comes from
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.
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