notion

[Fr., from Lat. notionem, acc. of notio a notion, an idea, from not us, pa. par. of nosco to know; Sp. nocion; Ital. nozione.] *1. Intellectual power, sense, intellect, mind, understanding. "His notion weakens, his discern ings Are lethargied." Shakesp.: Lear, i. 4. 2. An idea, a conception, a mental apprehension or conception of anything po ible to be known or imagined. "Hence I think it is that these ideas are called notions." -Locke: Human Underst . , bk. ii., ch. xxii. 3. A sentiment, an opinion. "It would be incredible to a man who has never been in France, should one relate the extravagant notion they entertain of themselves."- Add is on . 4. An inclination, a disposition, an intention; as, He has no notion of going away. 5. A fancy article, a trifle, a knickknack; small. ware. (Now only American, and generally in the plural.)