notion

n 1: a vague idea in which some confidence is placed; "his

impression of her was favorable"; "what are your

feelings about the crisis?"; "it strengthened my belief

in his sincerity" [syn: {impression}, {feeling}, {belief}]

2: a general inclusive concept

3: a whimsical idea; "the theatrical notion of disguise is

associated with disaster in his stories" [syn: {whim}, {whimsy},

{whimsey}]

4: small personal or clothing or sewing items: "buttons and

needles are notions" [syn: {notions}]