notion

The word “notion” means an idea, belief, or understanding about something. In plain terms, a general idea or belief about something, or, separately, small sewing supplies.

“Notion” is pronounced NOH-shuhn (/ˈnoʊʃən/ in IPA).

Here is “notion” used in a sentence: “He had a vague notion of what the job involved.”

“Notion” is a noun.

The word “notion” comes from Latin. From Latin nōtiō ("idea, concept"), from nōscō ("to know").

“Notion” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

“Notion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an idea, belief, or understanding about something.

A notion is a general idea, belief, or understanding, often vague or not fully worked out. An idea is broader and can be more concrete or developed, including plans and inventions, whereas a notion tends to be looser and more impressionistic.

A notion is a loose or intuitive idea or belief. A concept is a more defined, thought-out abstract idea, often used in academic, technical, or philosophical contexts.

In sewing, notions are the small items and accessories used in the craft, such as buttons, zippers, thread, needles, and pins. In this sense the word is normally used in the plural.

Notion is commonly followed by of, as in a notion of fairness, or by a that-clause, as in the notion that he was late. It also appears in the phrase no notion, meaning no idea at all.