Notion
noun
An idea, thought, or a concept about something.
She had a vague notion about what happened.
Often appears as...
- vague notion
- basic notion
noun
A personal opinion or belief.
He had the notion that he was invincible.
Often appears as...
- personal notion
- twisted notion
noun
A desire or whim.
She suddenly had the notion to go for a swim.
Often appears as...
- sudden notion
- wild notion
noun
Small and often interesting item.
She collected all kinds of notions, from seashells to buttons.
Often appears as...
- interesting notion
- unique notion
noun
An idea, thought, or a concept about something.
She had a vague notion about what happened.
Often appears as...
- vague notion
- basic notion
noun
A personal opinion or belief.
He had the notion that he was invincible.
Often appears as...
- personal notion
- twisted notion
noun
A desire or whim.
She suddenly had the notion to go for a swim.
Often appears as...
- sudden notion
- wild notion
noun
Small and often interesting item.
She collected all kinds of notions, from seashells to buttons.
Often appears as...
- interesting notion
- unique notion
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Pro Tip 1/3Abstract Concepts
Use 'notion' for abstract ideas that are not tied to physical objects or specific instances.
His notion of freedom is inspired by philosophical theories.
Pro Tip 2/3Starting Point
'Notion' can signify the initial stage of an idea before it's fully developed.
The architect's notion eventually evolved into a complete design.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always True
A 'notion' doesn't have to be correct or proven; it's sometimes based on incomplete information.
His notion of the city was different because he had never visited.
Pro Tip 1/3Abstract Concepts
Use 'notion' for abstract ideas that are not tied to physical objects or specific instances.
His notion of freedom is inspired by philosophical theories.
Pro Tip 2/3Starting Point
'Notion' can signify the initial stage of an idea before it's fully developed.
The architect's notion eventually evolved into a complete design.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always True
A 'notion' doesn't have to be correct or proven; it's sometimes based on incomplete information.
His notion of the city was different because he had never visited.
Pro Tip 1/3Abstract Concepts
Use 'notion' for abstract ideas that are not tied to physical objects or specific instances.
His notion of freedom is inspired by philosophical theories.
Pro Tip 2/3Starting Point
'Notion' can signify the initial stage of an idea before it's fully developed.
The architect's notion eventually evolved into a complete design.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always True
A 'notion' doesn't have to be correct or proven; it's sometimes based on incomplete information.
His notion of the city was different because he had never visited.
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How do you know you...
demolishing all his preconceived notions and opinions to begin again from the foundations. All his knowledge had come from his sensory perceptions of the world. Same as you, right? You know you're watching this video with your eyes, hearing it with your ears. Your senses show you the world as it is.
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The science of symmetry...
When used in every day life, the word symmetry represents vague notions of beauty, harmony and balance. In math and science, symmetry has a different, and very specific, meaning. In this technical sense, a symmetry is the property of an object. Pretty much any type of object can have symmetry,
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Avi Rubin: All your...
latex gloves when she was on the computer, and there would be no harm whatsoever in that. I'm going to get back to this notion of being able to get a virus from your computer, in a serious way. What I'm going to talk to you about today are some hacks, some real world cyberattacks that people
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Flat Earth vs. Round...
to believe that the world is flat and you know it's more than just distrust and government it's this notion that thousands of years of empirical scientific evidence is now being dismissed as a mere conspiracy and that's where I think it really starts getting dangerous for all of us
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How equal do we want the...
because expectations do change our physiology. And of course, we all know that in sports, if you are a fan of a particular team, you can't help but see the game develop from the perspective of your team. So all of those are cases in which our preconceived notions
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The secrets of Mozart’s...
The second chord is C minor, a sour sonority that mirrors Tamino's sadness and doubt in the middle of the opera. That's when his world and notions of good and evil get turned on their heads. And good and evil are just two of the opera's extreme opposites.
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Uncovering Jupiter's...
atmosphere? Well, ultimately, we don't know. We have this notion of what life is based on our experience here on Earth. Can we translate that to Jupiter? Can there be life forms floating about in the atmosphere? We don't really know.
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How to rebuild the world...
absolutely clear I do not actually believe doomsday is upon us I'm not talking about survivalist skills or how the world might end but I do think this notion of the apocalypse and the loss of all that we take for granted today is a
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A brief history of...
no matter how small. These numbers, which we call irrational numbers, were perceived as a threat to the Pythagorean's notion of a perfect universe. They imagined a reality that could be described with rational, numerical patterns.
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Would you opt for a life...
The experiment was actually designed to refute a philosophical notion called hedonism. According to hedonists, maximizing net pleasure is the most important thing in life
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How do you know you...
demolishing all his preconceived notions and opinions to begin again from the foundations. All his knowledge had come from his sensory perceptions of the world. Same as you, right? You know you're watching this video with your eyes, hearing it with your ears. Your senses show you the world as it is.
Video examples
The science of symmetry...
When used in every day life, the word symmetry represents vague notions of beauty, harmony and balance. In math and science, symmetry has a different, and very specific, meaning. In this technical sense, a symmetry is the property of an object. Pretty much any type of object can have symmetry,
Video examples
Avi Rubin: All your...
latex gloves when she was on the computer, and there would be no harm whatsoever in that. I'm going to get back to this notion of being able to get a virus from your computer, in a serious way. What I'm going to talk to you about today are some hacks, some real world cyberattacks that people
Video examples
Flat Earth vs. Round...
to believe that the world is flat and you know it's more than just distrust and government it's this notion that thousands of years of empirical scientific evidence is now being dismissed as a mere conspiracy and that's where I think it really starts getting dangerous for all of us
Video examples
How equal do we want the...
because expectations do change our physiology. And of course, we all know that in sports, if you are a fan of a particular team, you can't help but see the game develop from the perspective of your team. So all of those are cases in which our preconceived notions
Video examples
The secrets of Mozart’s...
The second chord is C minor, a sour sonority that mirrors Tamino's sadness and doubt in the middle of the opera. That's when his world and notions of good and evil get turned on their heads. And good and evil are just two of the opera's extreme opposites.
Video examples
Uncovering Jupiter's...
atmosphere? Well, ultimately, we don't know. We have this notion of what life is based on our experience here on Earth. Can we translate that to Jupiter? Can there be life forms floating about in the atmosphere? We don't really know.
Video examples
How to rebuild the world...
absolutely clear I do not actually believe doomsday is upon us I'm not talking about survivalist skills or how the world might end but I do think this notion of the apocalypse and the loss of all that we take for granted today is a
Video examples
A brief history of...
no matter how small. These numbers, which we call irrational numbers, were perceived as a threat to the Pythagorean's notion of a perfect universe. They imagined a reality that could be described with rational, numerical patterns.
Video examples
Would you opt for a life...
The experiment was actually designed to refute a philosophical notion called hedonism. According to hedonists, maximizing net pleasure is the most important thing in life
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Jeff Bezos
American Businessman
No matter what your mission is, have some notion in your head. Forget the model, whether it's government or nonprofit or profit. Ask yourself the more important question: Is my mission improving the world? Are you sure about it? Seek to disconfirm that all the time. And if you can, change your mission.
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Zachary Quinto
American Actor
I'm a big believer in the notion that our greatest potential lies in our darkest parts. To a certain extent it's only in facing those parts of ourselves that we can truly grow, and I think that's true of all of the characters I've played, certainly in the past few years.
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Barack Obama
American President
What I believe unites the people of this nation, regardless of race or region or party, young or old, rich or poor, is the simple, profound belief in opportunity for all - the notion that if you work hard and take responsibility, you can get ahead.
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Faye Wattleton
Sociologist
This is not a country that has had a tremendous sympathy for poor people, so I think that the notion that somehow we have slipped into an era in which poor people don't matter is not quite the way our history would define it.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are equal in all respects; because men are equally free, they claim to be absolutely equal.
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Gary Peters
American Politician
I take very seriously the notion that you have to get out in your community; you have to talk to people, but, more importantly, you have to listen to people.
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Faye Dunaway
American Actress
I think that somehow I got the notion that I had to be successful, to be the best in the world.
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Ezra Furman
American Musician
I don't like the notion that artists have a responsibility to be political.
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Gene Simmons
American Musician
Life is too short to have anything but delusional notions about yourself.
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James Wolfensohn
Australian Businessman
The notion of the world as a village is becoming a reality.
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Jeff Bezos
American Businessman
No matter what your mission is, have some notion in your head. Forget the model, whether it's government or nonprofit or profit. Ask yourself the more important question: Is my mission improving the world? Are you sure about it? Seek to disconfirm that all the time. And if you can, change your mission.
Quote examples
Zachary Quinto
American Actor
I'm a big believer in the notion that our greatest potential lies in our darkest parts. To a certain extent it's only in facing those parts of ourselves that we can truly grow, and I think that's true of all of the characters I've played, certainly in the past few years.
Quote examples
Barack Obama
American President
What I believe unites the people of this nation, regardless of race or region or party, young or old, rich or poor, is the simple, profound belief in opportunity for all - the notion that if you work hard and take responsibility, you can get ahead.
Quote examples
Faye Wattleton
Sociologist
This is not a country that has had a tremendous sympathy for poor people, so I think that the notion that somehow we have slipped into an era in which poor people don't matter is not quite the way our history would define it.
Quote examples
Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are equal in all respects; because men are equally free, they claim to be absolutely equal.
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Gary Peters
American Politician
I take very seriously the notion that you have to get out in your community; you have to talk to people, but, more importantly, you have to listen to people.
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Faye Dunaway
American Actress
I think that somehow I got the notion that I had to be successful, to be the best in the world.
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Ezra Furman
American Musician
I don't like the notion that artists have a responsibility to be political.
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Gene Simmons
American Musician
Life is too short to have anything but delusional notions about yourself.
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James Wolfensohn
Australian Businessman
The notion of the world as a village is becoming a reality.
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