notion
Translation
notion, idea, concept, belief
Examples
He has a strange notion of fun.
He has a strange notion of fun.
I have a notion to start my own business.
I have a notion to start my own business.
Grammar Patterns
((a notion)) ((of sth.)) an idea about (sth.) He has a strange notion of fun.
((a notion)) ((that ...)) a belief that (sth. is true) I had a notion that he was lying.
Similar Words
Synonyms: idea, concept, thought, belief
Etymology
From Latin `notio` ('concept'), from `noscere` ('to get to know').
Memory Tips
A 'notion' is like a 'note' you make in your mind about an idea.