notion

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notion

She sorted her sewing notions into a small wooden box.

Definition

Noun: 1. A general, often vague, idea or understanding: A thought, belief, or concept that may not be fully formed or precise. 2. A personal inclination, whim, or fancy: A sudden or capricious idea, desire, or intention. 3. (Chiefly North American) Small, useful items; sundries: Especially referring to small articles used in sewing (e.g., buttons, thread, needles) or other miscellaneous goods.

Examples
  1. As a general idea or concept:
    • I have a notion that he will be late again.
    • She had only a vague notion of how the machine worked.
    • The book challenges traditional notions of beauty.
  2. As a whim or intention:
    • He took a sudden notion to travel the world.
    • I have no notion of apologizing to him.
  3. (North American usage) As small items:
    • The craft store sells fabrics, patterns, and sewing notions.
Advanced Usage
  • "To have a notion to do something": To have a sudden or definite intention to do something.
    • She had a notion to start her own business.
  • "To have no notion": To have no understanding or intention.
    • He had no notion what she was talking about.
    • I have no notion of going to that party.
Variants and Related Words
  • Notional (adjective): Existing only in theory or as a suggestion; hypothetical or imaginary.
    • The budget includes a notional amount for future expenses.
Synonyms
  • Idea, concept, thought, impression, belief, conception.
  • Whim, fancy, caprice.
  • (For items) Sundries, accessories, haberdashery.
Related Phrases
  • Preconceived notion: An idea or opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence.
    • It's important to approach the problem without preconceived notions.
notion

She sorted her sewing notions into a small wooden box.

Noun
  1. (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items
    • buttons and needles are notions
  2. an odd or fanciful or capricious idea
    • the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories
    • he had a whimsy about flying to the moon
    • whimsy can be humorous to someone with time to enjoy it
  3. a general inclusive concept
  4. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
    • his impression of her was favorable
    • what are your feelings about the crisis?
    • it strengthened my belief in his sincerity
    • I had a feeling that she was lying

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