Definition of NOTION

notion

Plural: notions

Noun

  • A general idea, belief, or concept.
  • a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
  • a general inclusive concept
  • an odd or fanciful or capricious idea
    • "the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories"
  • (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items
    • "buttons and needles are notions"
  • Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.
  • A sentiment; an opinion.
  • Sense; mind.
  • An invention; an ingenious device; a knickknack.
  • Any small article used in sewing and haberdashery, either for attachment to garments or as a tool, such as a button, zipper, or thimble.
  • Inclination; intention; predisposition; disposition.
  • Pretentiousness or overambition.

Examples

  • I have a notion to do it.
  • The player had a strange NOTION that playing ’Q’ on a single letter tile was strategic.
  • Yankee notions

Origin / Etymology

From Latin nōtiō (“a becoming acquainted, a taking cognizance, an examination, an investigation, a conception, idea, notion”), from nōscō (“to know”). Compare French notion. See know.

Scrabble Score: 6

notion: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
notion: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
notion: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

notion: valid Words With Friends Word