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- Dictionarynotion/ˈnəʊʃn/
noun
- 1. a conception of or belief about something: "children have different notions about the roles of their parents" Similar
- 2. an impulse or desire, especially one of a whimsical kind: "she had a notion to ring her friend at work" Similar
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Sep 27, 2013 · "I second that motion" or "I second that notion"? Fact is, we can find plenty of books that say "second that notion" – in places like Ski magazine: Lee Aaker, 57, of Mammoth, Calif, would second that notion. (2001) or political commentary: Ollie North calls the CIA/cocaine story "absolute garbage." I second that notion for two reasons...
Nov 1, 2015 · Merriam Webster definition for conception is "an idea or opinion". full definition: an individual's conception or impression of something known, experienced, or imagined. an inclusive general concept. a theory or belief held by a person or group. So opinion and impression is part of the merriam webster's definition.
Jul 7, 2015 · This is the adjectival use of 'very'. It can be found in your dictionary. EDIT in response to request for clarification. On reading the sentence out loud, the word very signals emphasis on the word notion. Thus. "The second epistemological consequence derives from the very NOTION of mechanism-independence." In other words, if we merely accept ...
Mar 8, 2011 · 1. According to dictionary.com, a notion is a vague or imperfect conception. Thus we may talk about a person having "odd notions" concerning something. On the other hand we may a person has a very "clear conception" of a topic. So there is a good deal of overlap in meaning but if you wish to emphasise the imperfect nature of an idea you may use ...
Dec 7, 2011 · Fallacy: a deceptive, misleading, or false notion, belief, etc. In my experience, misconception is used more often when it's an honest mistake or something that many people believe. For instance: List of common misconceptions. Fallacy, on the other hand, often has the connotation that the person is either being deliberately deceptive or ...
May 18, 2023 · According to Wiktionary, the word notion can be used colloquially to mean: invention, ingenious device, knicknack. From New Hampshire Glossary: goods made in New England, made widely known by traveling Yankee peddlers (salespeople) It refers to small household goods and tools not produced in the South:
Mar 20, 2017 · The ODO entry for 'quell'. quell v [with object] 1 Put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force. extra police were called to quell the disturbance. 1.1 Subdue or silence (someone) Connor quelled him with a look. 1.2 Suppress (a feeling) she quelled an urge to race up the stairs.
For the most part agree and concur are synonyms, although concur has other usages that are apart from the meaning of agree. There are however some subtle differences, that arise, and only shows up in certain circumstances. Let me give you an example: CEO: "You will agree to sign this letter of resignation or I will press charges." Chairman: "I ...
Aug 9, 2016 · The term second in this context comes from the language of formal organisational processes.. Second verb 1 Formally support or endorse (a nomination or resolution or its proposer) as a necessary preliminary to adoption or further discussion: Bridgeman seconded Maxwell’s motion calling for the reform - ODO
Jan 21, 2018 · I want to say "Rieger coined the notion of deep solidarity." However, I'm not sure about several aspects of this: Can you coin a notion, or only a phrase? Can I say he coined the phrase, even if other people used these words with their typical meanings, but he first defined them in a technical sense different than merely "strong solidarity"?
