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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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I’m coming to see the whole notion of a bucket list as a foolish — and financially irresponsible — idea.

From MarketWatch

And very little that transpires between the current-day Chase and his director would belie the notion that Mr. Chase’s brand has gone down a hole of his own digging.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Because he played soccer — and I go to baseball games with him — he understands the notion of a team.”

From Salon

One of the most prevalent arguments for cooler returns in the year ahead is rooted in the notion that the market has become too heavily dependent on popular artificial-intelligence trades.

From MarketWatch

Hoffman specifically addressed the notion that AI might become godlike and the idea floated by Rogan, that Jesus might return as AI.

From Salon

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