notion

Definition

Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.

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.

Example Sentences

• "What hath been generally agreed on, I content myself to assume under the notion of principles."
• "1705-1715, George Cheyne, The Philosophical Principles of Religion Natural and Revealed there are few that agree in their Notions about them:."
• "That notion of hunger, cold, sound, color, thought, wish, or fear which is in the mind, is called the "idea" of hunger, cold, etc."

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