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Grammar : Noun
Spell : noh-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnoʊ ʃən



Definition of notions

Origin :
  • "miscellaneous articles," 1805, American English, from notion with the idea of "clever invention."
  • noun belief, idea
  • noun whim, desire
Example sentences :
  • The world's notions of purity are simply childish—because it is not itself pure.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • His notions of time and distance are often not in the very least to be relied on.
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • Our heroine balanced for a moment between these two notions.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • This did not suit our notions of a land cruise, and we began to grumble.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • Sir William, in truth, had too much sense to often join or sympathize with these notions.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • Her notions of filial duty, notwithstanding the persecutions she meets with.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Like many mortals, they think a great deal of their own notions.
  • Extract from : « Welsh Fairy Tales » by William Elliott Griffis
  • For my part those are not my notions, but I forgive them, oh!
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • My notions of happiness cannot be resolved into simple, fixed principles.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Why should I be blessed—here and now at least—according to my notions of blessedness?
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

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