notion

Meanings

• noun

  A mental concept or idea

  - "She had a notion to start her own business."
  - "His notion of justice was different from the law."

• noun

  A belief or opinion

  - "His notion about climate change is widely accepted."
  - "My notion is that hard work pays off."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnoʊʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with notion
motion , otion , devotion , emotion

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Homophones

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1. notion (English) : A mental concept or idea
   

2. notion (French) : A notice, announcement, or declaration
   

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Variants

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notion , notions , not have the faintest idea , not have the faintest idea/notion , not have the faintest notion

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Forms

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Notions, Having a notion, Notion of, Notions about

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Etymology

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From Old French 'noter' meaning 'to mark, note, or write down'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'notion' is often used interchangeably with the word 'idea', but 'notion' implies a more concrete or specific mental concept.

2. In mathematics, a notion is a fundamental concept or abstraction.

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Related Concepts

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1. Idea: A mental concept or plan, similar to a notion but more abstract and often more fully developed.

2. Belief: A strongly held opinion or conviction, similar to a notion but more deeply rooted and often more emotional.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'notion' has been used to represent various ideas, beliefs, or opinions. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night,' Malvolio's misguided notion leads to his downfall. In music, 'Notion' is also the name of a popular music notation software.

How to Memorize "notion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a light bulb going off in your head when you have a new notion.
   - Visualize a notebook filled with notions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'notion' with 'idea' or 'belief'.
   - Associate the word 'notion' with 'marking' or 'writing down' to remember its etymology.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym N-O-T-I-O-N to remember that it stands for 'N'ew 'O'pinion 'T'o 'I'mpress 'O'thers 'N'otionally.'

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