notion

Meanings

• a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
• a general inclusive concept
• an odd or fanciful or capricious idea
  • "the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories"
• (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items
  • "buttons and needles are notions"

Synonyms

belief, feeling, impression, opinion, whim, whimsey, whimsy