notion
intermediateB2/ˈnoʊʃən/ · no-tion
A concept or idea that is often vague or abstract.
Meanings
A concept or idea that is often vague or abstract.
ایک تصور یا خیال جو عموماً غیر واضح یا تجریدی ہوتا ہے۔
نکتہ
nukta
Common Collocations
- notion of freedom
- vague notion
- popular notion
Example Sentences
She had a unique notion of beauty.
اس کے پاس خوبصورتی کا ایک منفرد نکتہ تھا۔
Us ke paas khoobsurti ka aik manfarid nukta tha.
The notion of time has changed over the years.
سالوں کے ساتھ وقت کا نکتہ تبدیل ہوگیا ہے۔
Saalon ke sath waqt ka nukta tabdeel hogaya hai.
He introduced a new notion in the field of psychology.
اس نے نفسیات کے میدان میں ایک نئے نکتے کی تعریف کی۔
Us ne nafsiyat ke maidan mein aik naye nukte ki tareef ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'notion' as a 'noteworthy' idea.
Imagine a light bulb turning on to symbolize a new idea.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نکتہ کی صورت میں بکھرا ہے یہ خیال، ہر بُت ہے ایک ویران کمال۔
Nukta ki soorat mein bikra hai yeh khayal, Har but hai aik veeran kamaal.
Scattered like a point, this thought, / Every idol is a desolate masterpiece.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خوابوں کی دنیا میں رہنا نکتہ ہے۔
Khawabon ki duniya mein rehna nukta hai.
To live in the world of dreams is a notion.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "notio" — a notion, concept, idea
First known use: 14th century
The word 'notion' originated from the Latin word 'notio', which means 'a concept or understanding'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century.