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notion

/ˈnəʊʃ(ə)n/noun

An idea or opinion about something, often one that is not fully formed.

Example sentence

  • She has some strange notions about what makes a healthy diet.

Slightly dismissive of the idea's seriousness. In American shops, 'notions' oddly also means small sewing supplies like buttons and thread.

Featured as word of the day on July 24, 2026.

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