notions
pronunciation
How to pronounce notions in British English:
UK ['nəʊʃnz]
How to pronounce notions in American English:
US ['noʊʃnz]
Word Origin
- notions (n.)
- "miscellaneous articles," 1805, American English, from notion with the idea of "clever invention."
Example
- 1. Feldman debunks many of the popular notions about lying .
- 2. Whether such alien notions can be transplanted to britain is questionable .
- 3. So why did these notions take hold ?
- 4. Individuals and institutions must adapt to new notions of actual and perceived entitlements .
- 5. The second conclusion challenges the received notions of mankind 's moods .