Notion

/nˈə‍ʊʃən/

/ˈnoʊʃən/

[noun]

Notion

[NOUN]

a general concept or belief

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

synonyms : belief

feeling

impression

opinion

an odd or fanciful or capricious idea

synonyms : whim

whimsey

whimsy

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

Examples

1. The west is often associated with notions of freedom and adventure.

2. She had always idealized the romantic notion of a long-distance relationship, but the reality of their separation proved that absence is the mother of disillusion.

3. She presented an abstract concept that challenged traditional notions of reality.

4. The gallery featured an exhibit of abstract paintings that challenged traditional notions of representation.