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Notion: Definition, Usage & Key Differences (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：concept or idea (notion)

notion 🔊

/ˈnoʊʃən/

A concept, idea, or understanding about something.

Notion concept illustrated by a student having an idea with a lightbulb symbol in a library.

concept or idea 🔊

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/ˈkɒnsɛpt ɔːr aɪˈdɪə/

A general understanding or conceptual idea about something.

📁 Category：Language Evolution 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'notio' (concept), derived from 'noscere' (to know).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'notion' as a 'note' in your mind—a small idea or concept.

📖 Example

The professor introduced a new notion about how languages evolve over time. 🔊 The professor presented a new concept regarding the evolution of languages.

🔗 Collocations

have a notion – to possess an idea or concept

challenge a notion – to question or dispute an idea

form a notion – to develop an understanding

🔄 Synonyms

concept (n.) – an abstract idea or general notion

idea (n.) – a thought or suggestion about a possible course of action

understanding (n.) – the ability to comprehend or grasp something

🚫 Antonyms

reality (n.) – the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idea

🌱 Derivatives

notional (adj.) – relating to or based on ideas or concepts

notionally (adv.) – in a conceptual or theoretical manner

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'notio'. Commonly used in philosophy for fundamental concepts and in everyday language for casual thoughts.

Meaning 2：sudden whimsical idea (notion)

notion 🔊

/ˈnoʊʃən/

A sudden, often fanciful or whimsical, idea or desire to do something.

Notion as a sudden whim shown by a person getting a spontaneous idea for baking or hiking.

sudden whimsical idea 🔊

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/ˈsʌdən ˈwɪmzɪkəl aɪˈdɪə/

A spontaneous, often playful or fanciful, thought or desire to do something.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

She got a sudden notion to learn how to bake a cake for her family over the weekend. 🔊 She had a spontaneous urge to learn baking for her family during the weekend.

🔗 Collocations

get a notion – to have a sudden idea or desire

act on a notion – to do something based on a whimsical thought

dismiss a notion – to ignore or reject a fanciful idea

🔄 Synonyms

whim (n.) – a sudden desire or change of mind

impulse (n.) – a sudden strong urge to act

fancy (n.) – a casual or whimsical liking

🚫 Antonyms

plan (n.) – a detailed proposal for doing something

🌱 Derivatives

notional (adj.) – relating to or based on ideas or concepts

notionally (adv.) – in a conceptual or theoretical manner