notion
noun
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
“his impression of her was favorable”
“what are your feelings about the crisis?”
a general inclusive concept
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”
(usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items
“buttons and needles are notions”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
