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notion

[noh-shuhn] / ˈnoʊ ʃən /
NOUN
belief, idea
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approach assumption concept conception image impression knowledge opinion perception sentiment suggestion thought understanding view
STRONG
angle apprehension awareness clue comprehension conceit consciousness consideration cue discernment flash hint imagination inclination indication inkling insight intellection intimation intuition judgment penetration slant spark telltale twist wind wrinkle
Antonyms
STRONGEST
being concrete reality
STRONG
ignorance misunderstanding stupidity unconsciousness
WEAK
need
NOUN
whim, desire
Synonyms
STRONGEST
impulse wish
STRONG
caprice conceit fancy humor imagination inclination
Antonyms
STRONG
reality truth
WEAK
need

Usage

What are other ways to say notion? The noun notion suggests a fleeting, vague, or imperfect thought: a bare notion of how to proceed. Thought, which reflects its primary emphasis on the mental process, may denote any concept except the more weighty and elaborate ones: I welcomed his thoughts on the subject. A thought came to him.  Idea, although it may refer to thoughts of any degree of seriousness or triviality, is commonly used for mental concepts considered more important or elaborate: We pondered the idea of the fourth dimension. The idea of his arrival frightened me. Conception suggests a thought that seems complete, individual, recent, or somewhat intricate: The architect's conception delighted them.

Example Sentences

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The way this Superman battled preconceived notions of who Superman should be was to remove any warm and cuddly aspects of the figure.

From The Wall Street Journal

The notion of a national cultural center was raised during the Depression, mostly to create jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal

I’d become fixated on the clock, the notion of time, and the reality of just how short a minute really is.

From The Wall Street Journal

For those who believe in Dow Theory, the notion that a simultaneous record run in the transports and the broader average is great news for the overall market, this is an encouraging sign.

From Barron's

The notion of private property is alien to Inuit culture, characterised by communal sharing and a deep connection to the land.

From Barron's

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.