NOTIONS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

(usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items

Example: buttons and needles are notions

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a general inclusive concept

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

Example: his impression of her was favorable; what are your feelings about the crisis?; it strengthened my belief in his sincerity; I had a feeling that she was lying

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

an odd or fanciful or capricious idea

Example: the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories; he had a whimsy about flying to the moon; whimsy can be humorous to someone with time to enjoy it