Meaning & use

notion

noun·Academic

A general idea, belief, or understanding about something, often vague or not fully developed.

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He had only a vague notion of how the engine actually worked.

The notion that money guarantees happiness has been challenged by many studies.

A note on using this word

Often implies a less rigorous or less certain idea than a fully developed 'concept' or 'theory.'

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