notion definition

1. a general inclusive concept
2. an odd or fanciful or capricious idea
• examples: the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories
• examples: he had a whimsy about flying to the moon
• examples: whimsy can be humorous to someone with time to enjoy it
3. (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items
• examples: buttons and needles are notions