notion — a conception or belief about something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a conception or belief about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnoʊʃən/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother has the bizarre notion that smartphones can read her mind.
- The notion of working from home seemed impossible until the pandemic hit.
- He had the ridiculous notion that he could become famous by eating 100 hamburgers on YouTube.
notion
NOUN[/ˈnoʊʃən/]
a conception or belief about something
At first, the notion sounded impossible — but slowly the team began believing it could work.
A simple notion written in a notebook eventually became a revolutionary invention. (NOTE + vision → a notion often begins as a small NOTE connected to a future VISION)
What began as a small notion gained motion and eventually inspired total devotion.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'notio' meaning 'a conception or idea,' derived from 'notus' (known), the past participle of 'noscere' (to know). The word entered Middle English through Old French.
Breakdown
Latin root 'not-' (to know) + '-ion' (noun suffix indicating an action or result) = notion (a conception or idea)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother has the bizarre notion that smartphones can read her mind.”
“The notion of working from home seemed impossible until the pandemic hit.”
“He had the ridiculous notion that he could become famous by eating 100 hamburgers on YouTube.”
“The notion of equality should be fundamental in any democratic society.”
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