Notion meaning

What does “notion” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“notion” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a vague idea in which some confidence is placed.

notion

noun

  1. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

    “his impression of her was favorable”

    “what are your feelings about the crisis?”

  2. a general inclusive concept

  3. 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”

  4. (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items

    “buttons and needles are notions”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University