notion

A belief or opinion.

A mental image; an idea or conception: synonym: idea.

An impulse or whim.

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A general concept; a mental representation of a state of things.

A thought; a cognition.

In the Lockian philos., a complex idea.

In the Hegelian philos., that comprehensive conception in which conflicting elements are recognized as mere factors of the whole truth.

An opinion; a sentiment; a view; especially, a somewhat vague belief, hastily caught up or founded on insufficient evidence and slight knowledge of the subject.

A desire, inclination, intention, or sentiment, generally not very deep nor rational; a caprice; a whim.