notion

• Substantiv, das eine allgemeine Vorstellung, Idee, Auffassung oder Ansicht von etwas bezeichnet; auch ein Begriff oder Konzept.

A noun referring to a general concept, idea, belief, or understanding about something.

1. Idea or beliefB1formal

   A general understanding or belief about something, often not fully formed.

   Vorstellung

   • She had a vague notion of what the project entailed.
   • He rejected the notion that money brings happiness.
   • The notion of freedom is central to their philosophy.

   Synonymebeliefconceptfeelingideaimpressioninklingopinionsuspicionthoughtview

   Antonymecertaintyfactknowledgeproofrealitytruth

2. Impulse or whimB2informal

   A sudden desire or inclination to do something.

   Plötzliche Eingebung oder Laune

   • On a sudden notion, she decided to travel to Paris.
   • He bought the car on a whim, without much thought.
   • The notion to quit his job came out of nowhere.

   Synonymecapricefancyimpulseinclinationurgevagarywhim