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opiniona view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpɪnjən/

Example Sentences

  • My cat's opinion about my cooking is clearly visible in his horrified expression.
  • Teachers should respect students' opinions during class discussions.
  • In my humble opinion, whoever invented Monday should write a formal apology.

opinion

NOUN

[/əˈpɪnjən/]

a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

Everyone shares a different opinion about the same food.
💡 Concept

Everyone shares a different opinion about the same food.

Every minion has an opinion about the onion!
🎵 Rhyme

Every minion has an opinion about the onion!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈpɪnjən/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈpɪnjən/

🌳Etymology

Rootopin
Suffix--ion

Origin

The word derives from Latin 'opinio', which originated from the verb 'opinari' meaning 'to think' or 'to believe'. The term has been used since ancient Roman times to express personal views and judgments.

Breakdown

Latin 'opinio' (view, supposition) + -ion (noun suffix). The root 'opinari' breaks down into op- (towards) + -inari (to suppose or think).

🎵Rhyme

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onion
minion
dominion

🔗Collocations

public opinion
express an opinion
personal opinion
in my opinion
difference of opinion
seek someone's opinion
professional opinion

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat's opinion about my cooking is clearly visible in his horrified expression.

Teachers should respect students' opinions during class discussions.

😄 Fun example

In my humble opinion, whoever invented Monday should write a formal apology.

The survey revealed diverse opinions about the new school policy.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

viewbeliefjudgmentperspectivestance

Antonyms

factcertaintytruth

Related

viewpointattitudethoughtideaconviction

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