notions

Noun

notion (plural notions)

1. Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.
   • What hath been generally agreed on, I content myself to assume under the notion of principles.1704, I[saac] N[ewton], “(please specify |book=1 to 3)”, in Opticks: Or, A Treatise of the Reflexions, Refractions, Inflexions and Colours of Light. […], London: […] Sam[uel] Smith, and Benj[amin]...
2. A sentiment; an opinion.
   • The extravagant notion they entertain of themselves.1715 April 12 (Gregorian calendar), Joseph Addison, “The Free-holder: No. 30. Friday, April 2. [1715.]”, in The Works of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Esq; […], volume IV, London: […] Jacob...
3. (obsolete) Sense; mind.
   • Who wrought with them, and all things else that might / To half a soul and to a notion crazed / Say, 'Thus did Banquo.'c. 1606 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Macbeth”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount...
4. (colloquial) An invention; an ingenious device; a knickknack.
   • Yankee notions
5. Any small article used in sewing and haberdashery, either for attachment to garments or as a tool, such as a button, zipper, or thimble.
6. (colloquial) Inclination; intention; predisposition; disposition.
   • I have a notion to do it.

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