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suggestion
noun sug·ges·tion \səg-ˈjes-chən, sə-ˈjes-, -ˈjesh-\
: an idea about what someone should do or how someone should behave
: something that is said in an indirect way
: an action, quality, appearance, etc., that seems to indicate the presence or existence of something
Full Definition of SUGGESTION
1
a : the act or process of suggesting b : something suggested
2
a : the process by which a physical or mental state is influenced by a thought or idea <the power of suggestion> b : the process by which one thought leads to another especially through association of ideas
3
: a slight indication : trace <a suggestion of a smile>
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First Known Use of SUGGESTION
14th century
Related to SUGGESTION
- Synonyms
- clue, cue, indication, inkling, intimation, lead, hint
Rhymes with SUGGESTION
SUGGESTION Defined for Kids
suggestion
noun sug·ges·tion \səg-ˈjes-chən, sə-ˈjes-\
Definition of SUGGESTION for Kids
1
: a thought or plan that is offered or proposed <I have a suggestion. Let's get pizza.>
2
: the act or process of putting a thought in someone's mind <At his suggestion we left.>
3
: 1hint 2 <She wore just a suggestion of a smile.>
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suggestion
noun sug·ges·tion \sə(g)-ˈjes-chən, -ˈjesh-\
Medical Definition of SUGGESTION
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a : the act or process of impressing something (as an idea, attitude, or desired action) upon the mind of another <suggestion in response to propaganda—Psychological Abstracts> b : the process by which a physical or mental state is influenced by a thought or idea <the power of suggestion>
2
: something impressed upon the mind by suggestion <the posthypnotic carrying out of suggestions held in the unconscious—G. S. Blum>
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