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notion

 

[ ˈnəʊʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

general

A conception or idea. A general understanding; vague or imperfect conception or idea of something. An individual's perception or understanding of something.

Synonyms

belief, concept, idea

Examples of usage

  • The notion of love is different for each person.
  • I have a notion of what she's talking about, but I'm not sure.
Context #2 | Noun

philosophy

A concept or belief about the nature of something. A theory or belief.

Synonyms

belief, concept, theory

Examples of usage

  • The notion of free will is a complex philosophical debate.
  • His notion of justice differs from traditional views.
Context #3 | Noun

informal

A whimsical or fanciful idea. A sudden desire or impulse.

Synonyms

fancy, impulse, whim

Examples of usage

  • I had a notion to go dancing last night.
  • She's always coming up with wild notions.

Translations

Translations of the word "notion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 noção

🇮🇳 धारणा

🇩🇪 Begriff

🇮🇩 gagasan

🇺🇦 поняття

🇵🇱 pojęcie

🇯🇵 概念 (gainen)

🇫🇷 notion

🇪🇸 noción

🇹🇷 kavram

🇰🇷 개념 (gaenyeom)

🇸🇦 مفهوم

🇨🇿 pojem

🇸🇰 pojem

🇨🇳 概念 (gàiniàn)

🇸🇮 pojmovanje

🇮🇸 hugtak

🇰🇿 ұғым

🇬🇪 ცნება (tsneba)

🇦🇿 anlayış

🇲🇽 noción

Etymology

The word 'notion' originated from the Latin word 'notio' meaning 'idea' or 'conception'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, initially used to refer to a mental image or concept. Over time, its meaning expanded to include various interpretations and understandings, reflecting the evolving nature of human thought and perception.

See also: not, notify.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,529, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.